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2023 Best Value Writing Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

14 Colleges
$27,241 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,530 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Writing Studies Bachelor's Degree 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Writing Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for writing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the writing bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Writing Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named West Chester University of Pennsylvania the best value school in Pennsylvania for writing studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.

WCUPA undergraduate students pay an average of $10,423 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Read full report on Writing Studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg is a great value for writing studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Greensburg, Pitt Greensburg is a public college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pitt Greensburg are $14,344 per year. On average, writing graduates from Pitt Greensburg take out $23,734 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.

Full Writing Studies at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg Report

Out of the 14 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Pitt Johnstown are $14,352 a year. The average amount in student loans that writing majors at Pitt Johnstown take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,734. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.

Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value writing studies schools in Pennsylvania. Ship is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ship are $13,394 per year.

Full Writing Studies at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Report

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Bradford helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value writing studies schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the remote town of Bradford, Pitt Bradford is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pitt Bradford are $14,354 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, writing graduates from Pitt Bradford carry an average student debtload of $23,734. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.

Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Pittsburgh - Bradford

With a ranking of #6, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for writing studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Pitt are $20,362 a year. On average, writing graduates from Pitt take out $23,734 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.

Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Kutztown University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,062 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Writing Studies at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Report

York College of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of York, YCP is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

YCP undergraduate students pay an average of $22,350 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#9

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon are $58,524 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Carnegie Mellon is ranked #1 for overall quality for writing in Pennsylvania.

Full Writing Studies at Carnegie Mellon University Report

#10

Cabrini University

Radnor, PA

Cabrini University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree writing studies programs. Located in the suburb of Radnor, Cabrini University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cabrini University are $33,845 a year.

Read full report on Writing Studies at Cabrini University

Best Value Writing Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Writing Studies Colleges 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 14 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to KOKUYO.

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