Here, 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 Harvard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for writing majors, Harvard came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in writing from Harvard. This makes it the #63 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Harvard University.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from Harvard in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Harvard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in writing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General English Literature | 76 |
Literature | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.