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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in writing from SFSU. This makes it the #36 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,994 a year. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from SFSU make a median salary of $39,666 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all writing graduates with a master's is $37,580.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, writing students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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 San Francisco State University.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from SFSU in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in writing from SFSU. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 205 |
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