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, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for writing majors, Northwestern came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in writing from Northwestern. This makes it the #77 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Northwestern in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in writing from Northwestern. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 82 |
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