by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how SMC ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at SMC was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in writing from SMC. This makes it the #67 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMC was $1,987 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,634 | $55,634 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
SMC 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 SMC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of writing master's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.