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. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $23,340. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,021 for all writing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, writing students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all writing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,999.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the writing program at GVSU is $216 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Grand Valley State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from GVSU. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 103 |
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