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, and more. Also, learn how Marshall University ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The writing major at Marshall University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Writing Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in writing from Marshall University. This makes it the #150 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Marshall University paid an average of $781 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Learn more about Marshall University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Marshall University does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Marshall University Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Writing Studies from Marshall University in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Marshall University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 71 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.