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. We've also included details on how Syracuse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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Syracuse was ranked #40 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for writing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in writing from Syracuse. This makes it the #116 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Syracuse is $34,545. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,021 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, 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 Syracuse University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Syracuse. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from Syracuse in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 45 |
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