by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in writing studies at City. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates City as a strong choice for writing studies, coming in at #136 out of 257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 136 of 257 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in New York | 15 of 24 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 of 51 |
The table below lists every degree level available for writing studies at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY City College awarded 23 master’s degrees in writing studies.
City ranks competitively among schools offering writing studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 9 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 68 |
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies master’s degree graduates at City are White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a master’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
City conferred 23 master’s degrees in creative writing in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at City. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate Degrees in Writing Studies | 1 |