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 CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in writing studies.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in writing from CSULB. This makes it the #116 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,522 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.
Graduates of the master's writing program at CSULB make a median salary of $26,788. 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 CSULB, writing students borrow a median amount of $15,394 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 California State University - Long Beach.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of writing master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 284 |
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