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 U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in writing from U-M. This makes it the #36 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2021, making the school the #18 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 U-M is $20,297. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,021 for all writing students.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from U-M make a median salary of $16,637 a year. 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 U-M, writing students borrow a median amount of $13,999 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from U-M in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 144 |
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