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 UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for writing majors, UT Austin came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in writing from UT Austin. This makes it the #39 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2021, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $38,997. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's writing program at UT Austin make a median salary of $23,839. 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 UT Austin, writing students borrow a median amount of $21,323 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 UT Austin is $340 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from UT Austin. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from UT Austin in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 187 |
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