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 USF Tampa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in writing from USF Tampa. This makes it the #131 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,634 a year. This is higher than $28,418, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from USF Tampa in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 161 |
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