# Syracuse University: Writing (bachelor's)

Syracuse, NY. IPEDS 196413, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/syracuse-university/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,935
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,159 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (15 colleges, $46,500): +$14,659
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,018

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,159 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,817 | $65,482 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,845 | $65,598 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $21,132 | $87,486 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $28,780 | $119,149 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $55,401 | $229,360 | 8.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Writing at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | $68,522 | not reported | $31,563 | 77% |
| Syracuse University | $61,159 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| St. Joseph's University-New York | $57,305 | $26,170 | $19,035 | 69% |
| University at Albany | $57,286 | not reported | $17,167 | 62% |
| Ithaca College | $51,001 | $25,000 | $33,926 | 76% |
| Binghamton University | $49,366 | $20,500 | $21,620 | 82% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $47,702 | not reported | $21,590 | 96% |
| Manhattanville University | $46,500 | $27,000 | $20,991 | 58% |
| Hamilton College | $42,806 | not reported | $28,985 | 91% |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $42,372 | $23,250 | $18,913 | 63% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $40,814 | not reported | $17,156 | 59% |
| State University of New York at Oswego | $40,579 | $26,000 | $16,236 | 60% |
| Pratt Institute-Main | $39,915 | $26,000 | $52,659 | 74% |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $39,837 | $19,500 | $3,103 | 54% |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $38,562 | $27,000 | $13,624 | 45% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $69,190 Syracuse, NY, $101,480 NY, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Syracuse, NY, $59,740 NY, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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