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 SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in writing from SDSU. This makes it the #32 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's writing program at SDSU make a median salary of $33,295. 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 San Diego State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The writing program at SDSU awarded 24 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SDSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 98 |
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