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2025 Best Writing Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

7 Colleges in the Plains States Region
332 Master's Degrees
$34,105 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your master's degree in writing studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #49 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Writing Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 332 master's degrees in writing studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Writing Studies School for Your Master's Degree

Best Writing Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region The writing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for writing studies students working on their master's degree.

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The writing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Writing Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Writing Studies in the Plains States Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in writing studies.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Writing

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11 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in writing studies has to check out Iowa State University. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in writing studies from Iowa State University

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in writing studies needs to take a look at University of Iowa. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the writing program earn an average of $29,655 for their early career.

More information about a master’s in writing studies from University of Iowa

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8 Annual Graduates

Missouri State University - Springfield is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in writing studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in writing studies from Missouri State University - Springfield

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It is difficult to beat Minnesota State University - Mankato if you wish to pursue a master's degree in writing studies. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the writing program make an average of $26,225 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a master’s in writing studies from Minnesota State University - Mankato

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the writing program make an average of $34,275 in their early career salary.

More information about a master’s in writing studies from Hamline University

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6 Annual Graduates

UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a master’s in writing studies from University of Missouri - Kansas City

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21 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in writing studies from University of Nebraska at Omaha

Best Writing Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best writing studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 193 132
Minnesota 174 79
Iowa 154 68
Kansas 149 12
Nebraska 123 17
North Dakota 115 0

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Writing Studies is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.

Writing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Creative Writing 302
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing 23
Rhetoric & Composition 4
Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies 3

Majors Similar to Writing

Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 271
English Literature (Other) 9

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