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. Also, learn how Purchase College ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #17 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purchase College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,344 a year. This is less than $27,021, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, writing students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 Purchase College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in writing from Purchase College. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purchase College 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 Purchase College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Literature | 23 |
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