by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Berkeley 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, UC Berkeley came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,090 a year. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, writing students borrow a median amount of $14,037 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 University of California - Berkeley.
Of the 56 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from UC Berkeley in 2020-2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 254 |
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