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2023 Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

20 Colleges
$32,344 Avg Salary
$26,519 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Writing Studies School for You

With 885 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, writing studies is the #50 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

The colleges and universities below are the best for writing majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Writing Studies Schools

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best school in Pennsylvania for writing studies students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carnegie Mellon University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Duquesne University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that writing majors at Pitt take out is $25,895. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. WCUPA is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg did quite well on this year’s best schools for writing studies students. Located in the large suburb of Greensburg, Pitt Greensburg is a public college with a small student population.

On average, writing graduates from Pitt Greensburg take out $26,453 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.

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University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown ranked #7 on this year’s Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that writing majors at Pitt Johnstown take out is $26,453. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.

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With a ranking of #8, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best schools for writing studies students. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA

Lebanon Valley College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best writing studies programs. Located in the suburb of Annville, LVC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of Pittsburgh - Bradford ranked #10 on this year’s Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the remote town of Bradford, Pitt Bradford is a public school with a small student population.

Writing majors at Pitt Bradford take out an average of $26,453 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.

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Best Writing Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Writing Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 850
Maryland 199
New Jersey 128
District of Columbia 38

Writing Studies is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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