by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list.
In 2021, 46 students received their master’s degree in writing from NAU. This makes it the #12 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's writing program at NAU make a median salary of $46,572. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all writing graduates with a master's is $37,580.
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During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from NAU. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 142 |
| English Literature (Other) | 19 |
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