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, and more. We've also included details on how WUSTL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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WUSTL is in the top 10% of the country for writing. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 280 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in writing from WUSTL. This makes it the #85 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's writing program at WUSTL make a median salary of $26,196. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,580.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Washington University in St Louis.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in writing from WUSTL. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Writing Studies from WUSTL in 2020-2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 43 |
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