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. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in writing from Portland State University. This makes it the #107 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from Portland State University make a median salary of $32,164 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,580.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Portland State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from Portland State University. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of writing master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 115 |
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