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 URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at URI is $31,662. 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 URI, writing students borrow a median amount of $22,195 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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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from URI in 2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 58 |
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