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English & writing at Truman State University

Truman State University graduates about 53 English & writing majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 436th of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a light program at 43 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 56 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 28% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $39,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.81×).

43/100Light#436 of 697 for English & writing →
Graduates a year536% of the class
Courses in the catalog56more than 28% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$39,0000.81× the same major nationally
Admit rate84%whole school
SAT middle 50%1070–1330whole school

Around Truman State University

Dr. E. Sanborn Smith House, 111 E. Patterson St. Kirksville
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Jay Nixon
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Drs. George and Blanche Laughlin House The Laughlin House currently serves as th
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First Presbyterian Church Southwest elevation.
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Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Pickler Memorial Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 17 · Dorm 5 · Athletics 2 · Arts 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. California State University–Los Angeles 43
  2. The University of Texas–Arlington 43
  3. Northern Arizona University 43
  4. SUNY New Paltz 43
  5. Oregon State University 43
  6. Hamline University 43
  7. Keene State College 43
  8. Augustana College 43

Other strong majors at Truman State University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Truman State University with every school we score in English & writing. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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