by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in writing studies at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU as a strong choice for writing studies, ranked #5 out of 257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 5 of 257 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 8 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 20 |
Here is each degree level granted in writing studies at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28 |
| Master’s | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 15 master’s degrees in writing studies.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for writing studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of writing studies master’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BU granted 15 master’s degrees in creative writing in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Writing Studies | 28 |