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 Roanoke ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Roanoke was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Roanoke College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 113% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Roanoke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,889 a year. This is less than $27,021, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Roanoke College.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Roanoke in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 14 |
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