by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in writing from SIUE. This makes it the #229 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from SIUE in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The writing program at SIUE awarded 3 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 51 |
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