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 Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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Iowa State is in the top 10% of the country for writing. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 280 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in writing from Iowa State. This makes it the #77 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $41,011. 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 Iowa State University.
Of the 7 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from Iowa State in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of writing master's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 68 |
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