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. Also, learn how URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at URI is $43,267. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at URI was $1,396 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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Of the 18 writing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from URI, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 54 |
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