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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northern Michigan University ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in writing from Northern Michigan University. This makes it the #116 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,896 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,021 for all writing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University, writing students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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 Northern Michigan University.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from Northern Michigan University in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 23 |
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