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. We've also included details on how WUSTL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The writing major at WUSTL is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Writing Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in writing from WUSTL. This makes it the #85 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from WUSTL in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's writing program at WUSTL make a median salary of $32,350. 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, 42% of writing master's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 30 |
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