by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how EWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 71% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in writing from EWU. This makes it the #24 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from EWU make a median salary of $29,028 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,580.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Eastern Washington University.
Of the 4 writing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from EWU, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 writing majors earned their master's degree from EWU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 38 |
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