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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ship ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ship was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ship is $32,435. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ship, writing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,999 for all writing majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ship. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ship are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 20 |
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