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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Texas State ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in writing studies.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in writing from Texas State. This makes it the #15 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,548 a year. This is higher than $28,418, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, writing students borrow a median amount of $30,498 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the writing program at Texas State is $287 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students earned a bachelor's degree in writing from Texas State. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Texas State writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas State Online Learning page.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas State make a median salary of $37,687 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from Texas State in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 175 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.