by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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U of U was ranked #31 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for writing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,281 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,021 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of Utah.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 98 |
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