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. In addition, we cover how ETSU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,351 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,021 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at East Tennessee State University.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from ETSU in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 53 |
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