by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UMN Twin Cities is in the top 1% of the country for writing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 2 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in writing from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #131 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $38,407. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,418 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, writing students borrow a median amount of $33,365 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the writing program at UMN Twin Cities is $347 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from UMN Twin Cities. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMN Twin Cities does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of writing master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 117 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.