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 WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in writing from WMU. This makes it the #174 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,468 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,418 for all writing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, writing students borrow a median amount of $37,162 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of writing master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.