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2023 Most Popular Writing Studies Doctor's Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Writing Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 12,529 people earned a degree or certificate in writing studies, making the major the #78 most popular in the United States.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

The Most Popular Writing Studies Doctor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in the United States to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Writing Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the writing doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Our analysis found Texas Tech University to be the most popular school for writing studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the United States. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lubbock.

About 58% of the students majoring in writing at the school are women while 42% are male.

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#2

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Duquesne University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular writing studies schools in the United States. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 36% of the writing majors at the school.

Full Writing Studies at Duquesne University Report

#3

University of Houston

Houston, TX

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Houston is a great place for writing studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 10 students majoring in writing at UH, 20% are male and 80% are female.

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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular writing studies schools in the United States. Pitt is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Of the 9 students majoring in writing at Pitt, 56% are male and 44% are female.

Full Writing Studies at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#5

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Texas Christian University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular writing studies schools in the United States. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Of the 7 students majoring in writing at TCU, 43% are male and 57% are female.

Full Writing Studies at Texas Christian University Report

#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Writing Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 86% of the writing majors at the school.

Full Writing Studies at Old Dominion University Report

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree writing studies programs. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in writing at the school are women while 33% are male.

Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

#7

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for writing studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in writing at Michigan State, 17% are male and 83% are female.

Read full report on Writing Studies at Michigan State University

University of Central Florida ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Writing Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in writing at UCF, 33% are male and 67% are female.

Full Writing Studies at University of Central Florida Report

With a ranking of #7, Michigan Technological University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for writing studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in writing at Michigan Tech, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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One of 3 majors within the area of study, writing studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 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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