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. In addition, we cover how Hamline ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hamline was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hamline University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in writing from Hamline. This makes it the #19 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 Hamline is $29,505. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's writing program at Hamline make a median salary of $35,542. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,580.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hamline, 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Hamline University.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Hamline in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hamline University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The writing program at Hamline awarded 32 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to 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 Hamline University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 12 |
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