by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at San Francisco State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates San Francisco State University among the top schools in the country for writing studies, placing at #79 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 79 of 236 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in California | 10 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in writing studies at San Francisco State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 34 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Francisco State University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
San Francisco State University is a solid choice among schools offering writing studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Writing Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at San Francisco State University report a median salary of $47,326 a year. This is below $68,654, the median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Francisco State University, writing studies students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is above $16,689, the typical median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,762 | $1,762 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
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 studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
San Francisco State University conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in creative writing in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).
San Francisco State University conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at San Francisco State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 34 |
