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 WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in writing from WestConn. This makes it the #210 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 WestConn is $18,319. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,021 for all writing students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Western Connecticut State University.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from WestConn in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WestConn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 writing majors earned their master's degree from WestConn. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 12 |
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