by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNCW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in writing from UNCW. This makes it the #39 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,205 a year. This is less than $28,418, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, writing students borrow a median amount of $18,638 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all writing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,059.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNCW was $838 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from UNCW in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UNCW writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNCW Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a master's degree in writing from UNCW. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 61 |