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. We've also included details on how UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in writing from UCA. This makes it the #235 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,766 a year. This is less than $27,021, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCA, writing students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Central Arkansas.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from UCA in 2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from UCA in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 26 |
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