Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UTEP ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in writing from UTEP. This makes it the #67 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UTEP paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $257 per credit hour.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.In State Out of State Tuition $7,704 $23,472 Fees $1,840 $2,040 Books and Supplies $1,646 $1,646 On Campus Room and Board $10,864 $10,864 On Campus Other Expenses $3,662 $3,662
Learn more about UTEP tuition and fees.
Of the 16 writing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UTEP, about 25% were men and 75% were women.

The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in writing.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UTEP writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UTEP Online Learning page.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from UTEP make a median salary of $63,112 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all writing graduates with a master's is $41,249.

For the most recent academic year available, 42% of writing master's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master's in writing.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.