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. Also, learn how WCUPA ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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WCUPA is in the top 10% of the country for writing. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 280 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in writing from WCUPA. This makes it the #197 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCUPA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,949 a year. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Of the 120 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from WCUPA in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCUPA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from WCUPA. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 93 |
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