Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UMass Amherst stacks up against peers offering writing studies.
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The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing studies majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
This writing studies program at UMass Amherst breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 24 |
| Creative Writing | 17 |
UMass Amherst granted 24 degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
UMass Amherst awarded 17 degrees in creative writing in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (29%).