by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Rhetoric & Composition. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Writing Studies is a major offered under the English language and literature program of study at Georgia College & State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in writing, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Georgia College paid an average of $7,918 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,222 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,508 | $26,688 |
| Fees | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,318 | $11,318 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,344 | $6,344 |
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The median early career salary of writing students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Georgia College is $32,925 per year. That is 21% higher than the national average of $27,275.
Online degrees for the Georgia College writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Georgia College Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in writing in 2019-2020, 66.7% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 68.9%.
Around 44.4% of writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia College in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 29%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Writing Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric & Composition | 9 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 33 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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