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. We've also included details on how GaSou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at GaSou is $22,863. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,021 for all writing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, writing students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the writing program at GaSou is $240 per month.
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In the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 students earned a bachelor's degree in writing from GaSou. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GaSou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 33 |
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