by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Certificate level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMass Amherst as a strong choice for writing studies, placing at #8 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 8 of 236 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 8 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 20 |
The following degree levels are granted in writing studies at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 24 |
| Master’s | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 24 certificate degrees in writing studies.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for writing studies at the certificate level.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of writing studies certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of writing studies certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a certificate in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst conferred 24 certificate completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 17 |