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. Also, learn how UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for writing majors, UW Seattle came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in writing from UW Seattle. This makes it the #107 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 UW Seattle is $29,758. This is higher than $28,418, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $40,280 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of writing master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 138 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.