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, and more. We've also included details on how Chatham ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Chatham was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Chatham University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in writing from Chatham. This makes it the #39 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from Chatham make a median salary of $29,438 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,580.
Learn about other programs related to Writing Studies that might interest you.
BA English in Professional Writing
Expand your professional skillset with this specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Chatham University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a bachelor's degree in writing from Chatham. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chatham University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from Chatham. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Chatham are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chatham University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
