Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how ETSU compares to other colleges that offer writing studies.
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ETSU is a solid choice among schools offering writing studies. More specifically it was ranked #203 out of 255 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the most recent reporting year, East Tennessee State University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
Writing Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ETSU earn a median of $35,882 a year. This is lower than $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing studies majors at East Tennessee State University.
The writing studies program at ETSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition | 19 |
ETSU awarded 19 degrees in rhetoric and composition in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).