We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Clemson University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Clemson University as a strong choice for writing studies, ranked #10 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 10 of 236 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 2 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in writing studies at Clemson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Clemson University awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
Clemson University is among the very best schools in the country for writing studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Writing Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,896 a year. This is lower than $66,054, the median for all majors at Clemson University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Clemson University, writing studies students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Clemson University conferred 78 bachelor’s degrees in rhetoric and composition in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Clemson University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 1 |