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 Texas State ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas State University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in writing studies.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in writing from Texas State. This makes it the #15 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,230 a year. 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.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas State make a median salary of $36,519 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,580.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, writing students borrow a median amount of $21,765 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the writing program at Texas State is $287 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Texas State University.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from Texas State in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 185 |
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