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 WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in writing from WMU. This makes it the #174 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,708 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,021 for all writing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, writing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,999 for all writing majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from WMU. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 writing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WMU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 12 |
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