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2023 Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

26 Colleges
$34,959 Avg Salary
$25,489 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Writing Studies School for You

Writing Studies is the #78 most popular major in the country with 12,529 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Writing Studies Colleges.

Top 10 Best Writing Studies Schools

#1

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

Our analysis found Loras College to be the best school for writing studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Loras is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.

Full Writing Studies at Loras College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

Writing majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $287, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Writing Studies at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for writing studies students. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Writing Studies at Iowa State University Report

#4

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

The excellent programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best writing studies schools in the Plains States Region . Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.

The average amount in student loans that writing majors at Iowa take out is $22,872. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $450.

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#5

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Drake University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.

While working on their degree, writing majors at Drake accumulate an average of around $22,750 in student debt.

Full Writing Studies at Drake University Report

University of Nebraska at Kearney came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNK is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Kearney.

Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Nebraska at Kearney

#7

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public school with a large student population.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #8 on this year’s Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a large student population.

Read full report on Writing Studies at Minnesota State University - Mankato

University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best writing studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a large student population.

Full Writing Studies at University of Missouri - St Louis Report

University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for writing studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Writing majors at UNOMAHA take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Writing Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha Report

Best Writing Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best writing studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 257
Minnesota 431
Kansas 27
Iowa 199
Nebraska 53
North Dakota 3
South Dakota 6

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

Majors Similar to Writing

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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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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