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Most Popular Schools for Writing Studies

2026 Most Popular Writing Studies Schools

775 Colleges Offering Program
12,869 Yearly Graduations
$46,759 Avg Salary*

There are 775 colleges that offer a degree in Writing Studies. Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Finding the Best Writing Studies School for You

Today’s Writing Studies students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick-and-mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school halfway across the country without even leaving your house.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 775 schools in the United States offering Writing Studies programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

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#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH
898 Yearly Graduations
$54,644 Median Salary
76% Women

Our 2026 rankings named Southern New Hampshire University the most popular school in the U.S. for Writing Studies majors. Located in Manchester, NH, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 898 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,644. Read full report on Writing Studies at Southern New Hampshire University

#2

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA
785 Yearly Graduations
$37,470 Median Salary
66% Women

Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Located in Marietta, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 785 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,470. Read More…

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
333 Yearly Graduations
$44,414 Median Salary
83% Women

Liberty University landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. Located in Lynchburg, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,414. Read full report on Writing Studies at Liberty University

#4

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL
313 Yearly Graduations
$26,076 Median Salary
55% Women

Full Sail University comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Located in Winter Park, FL, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 313 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $26,076. Read full report on Writing Studies at Full Sail University

#5

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA
298 Yearly Graduations
$36,503 Median Salary
89% Women

Southern Crescent Technical College comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Located in Griffin, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,503. Read More…

#6

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA
259 Yearly Graduations
$49,721 Median Salary
69% Women

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public school located in Pittsburgh, PA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,721. Read More…

#7

Emerson College

Boston, MA
228 Yearly Graduations
$30,413 Median Salary
79% Women

Emerson College comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Emerson College is a private nonprofit school located in Boston, MA. This school awarded 228 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,413. Full Writing Studies at Emerson College Report

#8

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY
165 Yearly Graduations
$75,228 Median Salary
67% Women

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Located in New York, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 165 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $75,228. Full Writing Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#9

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN
141 Yearly Graduations
$47,373 Median Salary
60% Women

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public school located in Minneapolis, MN. This school awarded 141 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,373. Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD
136 Yearly Graduations
$89,069 Median Salary
78% Women

Johns Hopkins University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit school located in Baltimore, MD. This school awarded 136 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $89,069. Full Writing Studies at Johns Hopkins University Report

#11

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA
136 Yearly Graduations
$46,400 Median Salary
76% Women

Old Dominion University landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. Located in Norfolk, VA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,400. Read full report on Writing Studies at Old Dominion University

#12

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA
129 Yearly Graduations
$35,723 Median Salary
74% Women

Western Washington University comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Western Washington University is a public school located in Bellingham, WA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $35,723. Read full report on Writing Studies at Western Washington University

#13

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH
128 Yearly Graduations
$40,263 Median Salary
67% Women

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a public school located in Bowling Green, OH. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,263. Read full report on Writing Studies at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

#14

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX
124 Yearly Graduations
$51,060 Median Salary
80% Women

The University of Texas at Austin landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. Located in Austin, TX, this is a public institution. This school awarded 124 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,060. Read full report on Writing Studies at The University of Texas at Austin

#15

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH
109 Yearly Graduations
$53,819 Median Salary
63% Women

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Located in Cincinnati, OH, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,819. Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

#16

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA
102 Yearly Graduations
$33,932 Median Salary
67% Women

University of California-Riverside landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. Located in Riverside, CA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 102 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $33,932. Read More…

#17

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA
90 Yearly Graduations
$50,561 Median Salary
67% Women

West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public school located in West Chester, PA. This school awarded 90 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,561. Read full report on Writing Studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

#18

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ
88 Yearly Graduations
$62,543 Median Salary
82% Women

Grand Canyon University comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Located in Phoenix, AZ, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,543. Read full report on Writing Studies at Grand Canyon University

#19

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA
87 Yearly Graduations
$36,207 Median Salary
77% Women

Central Georgia Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. Located in Warner Robins, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,207. Read More…

#20

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Montpelier, VT
86 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
78% Women

Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Vermont College of Fine Arts is a private nonprofit school located in Montpelier, VT. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Full Writing Studies at Vermont College of Fine Arts Report

#21

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA
85 Yearly Graduations
$47,110 Median Salary
60% Women

University of Iowa comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. University of Iowa is a public school located in Iowa City, IA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,110. Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Iowa

#22

The New School

New York, NY
83 Yearly Graduations
$26,730 Median Salary
77% Women

The New School landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Writing Studies Schools ranking. Located in New York, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people earned their degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,730. Full Writing Studies at The New School Report

#23

New York University

New York, NY
82 Yearly Graduations
$59,956 Median Salary
76% Women

New York University comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Located in New York, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 82 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $59,956. Read full report on Writing Studies at New York University

#24

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO
81 Yearly Graduations
$41,999 Median Salary
75% Women

Lindenwood University comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Lindenwood University is a private nonprofit school located in Saint Charles, MO. This school awarded 81 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,999. Read full report on Writing Studies at Lindenwood University

#25

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ
81 Yearly Graduations
$44,998 Median Salary
72% Women

University of Arizona comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Writing Studies majors. Located in Tucson, AZ, this is a public institution. This school awarded 81 degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,998. Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Arizona

#26

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#27

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
#28

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA
#29

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA
#30

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC
#31

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH
#32

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA
#33

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO
#34

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM
#35

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC
#36

Boise State University

Boise, ID
#37

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX
#38

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX
#39

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ
#40

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX
#41

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL
#42

Brown University

Providence, RI
#43

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA
#44

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR
#45

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY
#46

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA
#47

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA
#48

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO
#49

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ
#50

University of Denver

Denver, CO

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.

Rank College Location
51 Weber State University Ogden, UT
52 Chapman University Orange, CA
53 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
54 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
55 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
56 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
57 Pacific University Forest Grove, OR
58 Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH
59 Hamline University Saint Paul, MN
60 Boston University Boston, MA
61 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
62 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
63 Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO
64 Lanier Technical College Gainesville, GA
65 DePaul University Chicago, IL
66 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA
67 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
68 Portland State University Portland, OR
69 Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN
70 Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN
71 Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA
72 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA
73 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
74 Oberlin College Oberlin, OH
75 Spalding University Louisville, KY
76 University of Chicago Chicago, IL
77 CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY
78 San Diego State University San Diego, CA
79 Binghamton University Vestal, NY
80 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
81 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
82 University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE
83 Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC
84 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
85 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
86 Antioch University-Los Angeles Culver City, CA
87 Emory University Atlanta, GA
88 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
89 Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY
90 Stark State College North Canton, OH
91 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
92 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
93 Washington State University Pullman, WA
94 Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO
95 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ
96 Lesley University Cambridge, MA
97 Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY
98 University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
99 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
100 Randolph College Lynchburg, VA
101 Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA
102 Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
103 The University of Montana Missoula, MT
104 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
105 University of South Florida Tampa, FL
106 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
107 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
108 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
109 Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA
110 Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR
111 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
112 Utah Tech University Saint George, UT
113 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
114 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe, NM
115 CUNY City College New York, NY
116 Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA
117 Iowa State University Ames, IA
118 Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO
119 State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY
120 University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX
121 University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA
122 Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT
123 Arcadia University Glenside, PA
124 Hamilton College Clinton, NY
125 Hollins University Roanoke, VA
126 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN
127 North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC
128 University of North Alabama Florence, AL
129 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
130 Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH
131 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
132 University of Idaho Moscow, ID
133 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
134 University of Southern Maine Portland, ME
135 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA
136 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL
137 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
138 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO
139 University of Georgia Athens, GA
140 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
141 University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO
142 University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
143 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA
144 University of St Thomas Houston, TX
145 California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
146 Goucher College Baltimore, MD
147 Knox College Galesburg, IL
148 Manhattanville University Purchase, NY
149 New England College Henniker, NH
150 Northwestern University Evanston, IL
151 Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA
152 Rhode Island College Providence, RI
153 University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI
154 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
155 Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO
156 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
157 Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA
158 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX
159 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
160 Macalester College Saint Paul, MN
161 Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles, CA
162 SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY
163 University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV
164 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
165 Wichita State University Wichita, KS
166 Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA
167 Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ
168 Baylor University Waco, TX
169 Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA
170 Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO
171 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
172 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
173 The University of the South Sewanee, TN
174 University of Redlands Redlands, CA
175 CUNY Hunter College New York, NY
176 CUNY Queens College Queens, NY
177 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
178 Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA
179 Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX
180 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
181 Utah Valley University Orem, UT
182 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
183 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
184 Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
185 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA
186 California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA
187 Champlain College Burlington, VT
188 Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ
189 Denison University Granville, OH
190 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
191 Naropa University Boulder, CO
192 Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI
193 Truman State University Kirksville, MO
194 University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME
195 University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO
196 University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN
197 University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA
198 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI
199 Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN
200 Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA

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Writing Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Creative Writing 7,423
Technical & Scientific Writing 2,835
Rhetoric & Composition 1,400
General Writing 765
Other Rhetoric & Composition 446
Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 34,210
Other English Literature 1,064
Literature 783

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