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, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Southern Maine ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Southern Maine was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in writing from University of Southern Maine. This makes it the #23 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Southern Maine was $875 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
Learn more about University of Southern Maine tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's writing program at University of Southern Maine make a median salary of $43,673. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all writing graduates with a master's is $41,249.
Of the 35 writing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Southern Maine, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Southern Maine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of Southern Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 32 |
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