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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Emory ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for writing majors, Emory came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emory University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Emory go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,163 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emory, writing students borrow a median amount of $21,000 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 Emory University.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Emory in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 45 |
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