2026 Best Writing Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Our analysis found Ferris State University to be the best Writing Studies school in the United States. Ferris State University is a public school based in Big Rapids, MI. Ferris State University graduates 56% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Writing Studies program here. More on Ferris State University

#2

University Of Phoenix Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

You'll be in good company at University Of Phoenix Arizona, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. University Of Phoenix Arizona graduates 16% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,552 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete their Writing Studies program here. Read more about University Of Phoenix Arizona

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You'll be in good company at Liberty University, which ranked #3 this year. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Read the full report on Liberty University

#4

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

The strong Writing Studies programs at Full Sail University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Full Sail University is a private for-profit school based in Winter Park, FL. About 45% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $26,906 in tuition and fees. The median Writing Studies program debt is $37,879. Get the full Full Sail University report

#5

Athens Technical College

The strong Writing Studies programs at Athens Technical College earned it the #5 place in the United States. See the full Athens Technical College profile

#6

Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Get the full Grand Valley State University report

#7

Onondaga Community College

Onondaga Community College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Onondaga Community College report

#8

Suny College At Oswego

Suny College At Oswego landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Suny College At Oswego report

#9

Covenant College

Covenant College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Writing Studies schools. See the full Covenant College profile

#10

Millikin University

Millikin University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Writing Studies schools. More on Millikin University

#11

Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about Sweet Briar College

#12

Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Writing Studies schools. Read the full report on Youngstown State University

#13

Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. See the full Orange Coast College profile

#14

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Colorado Boulder profile

#15

University Of Nebraska At Omaha

University Of Nebraska At Omaha placed #15 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Nebraska At Omaha

#16

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

#17

Wofford College

Wofford College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. See the full Wofford College profile

#18

Century College

Century College placed #18 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Century College

#19

Linfield College

Linfield College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Writing Studies schools. Get the full Linfield College report

#20

Saint Edwards University

Saint Edwards University placed #20 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Saint Edwards University

#21

Stetson University

Stetson University placed #21 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. More on Stetson University

#22

Dakota State University

Dakota State University did well this year, earning the #22 position. See the full Dakota State University profile

#23

University Of Wisconsin Superior

University Of Wisconsin Superior came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Superior

#24

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Georgia Piedmont Technical College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Georgia Piedmont Technical College

#25

Lawrence University

Lawrence University placed #25 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Lawrence University

#26

University Of Utah

University Of Utah placed #26 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Utah report

#27

Adelphi University

Adelphi University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Get the full Adelphi University report

#28

City College Of San Francisco

City College Of San Francisco placed #28 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. Read more about City College Of San Francisco

#29

Clemson University

Clemson University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read more about Clemson University

#30

Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

#31

Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Writing Studies schools. Get the full Lebanon Valley College report

#32

New England College

New England College placed #32 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. Read more about New England College

#33

Oregon State University

Oregon State University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Oregon State University report

#34

Rowan University

Rowan University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Rowan University

#35

University Of Southern Maine

University Of Southern Maine ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Writing Studies schools. See the full University Of Southern Maine profile

#36

Winona State University

Winona State University placed #36 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. More on Winona State University

#37

Young Harris College

Young Harris College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Young Harris College

#38

Texas Wesleyan University

Texas Wesleyan University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. More on Texas Wesleyan University

#39

Webster University

Webster University did well this year, earning the #39 position. More on Webster University

#40

Cumberland University

Cumberland University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Cumberland University

#41

Cuny York College

Cuny York College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Cuny York College

#42

Eastern Arizona College

Eastern Arizona College placed #42 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. More on Eastern Arizona College

#43

Park University

Park University placed #43 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. See the full Park University profile

#44

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University did well this year, earning the #44 position. More on Heidelberg University

#45

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University did well this year, earning the #45 position. More on Middle Tennessee State University

#46

University Of Washington Bothell Campus

University Of Washington Bothell Campus landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Washington Bothell Campus

#47

Asbury University

Asbury University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full Asbury University report

#48

Bay Path College

Bay Path College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Bay Path College report

#49

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University placed #49 among Writing Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Northwestern Oklahoma State University

#50

Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Pepperdine University