2023 Best Value Writing Schools
277
Ranked Colleges
12,529
Degrees Awarded
$18,300
Avg Net Price*
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Writing Schools” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 12,529 people earned their degree in writing studies, making the major the 81st most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, writing studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $32,208 and had an average of $24,626 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Best Value Writing Schools” ranking looked at 277 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in writing studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent writing studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the writing studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Writing Schools
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Writing Schools.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Writing Studies
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lindenwood University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Writing Schools. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Charles, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 89 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, Lindenwood University also did well on our “Best Writing Studies Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend Lindenwood University is $17,366 for writing students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Writing Studies at Lindenwood University
Out of the 277 schools in the Best Value Writing Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it awarded 64 ’s writing degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full ASU - Skysong Writing Studies Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Tech University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Writing Schools. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school awarded 40 degrees to qualified ’s writing students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, Texas Tech is in the top on our “Best Writing Studies Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for Texas Tech University is $16,194 for writing students.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Writing Studies at Texas Tech University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ferris State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Writing Schools. This fairly large school is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 32 ’s writing degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Ferris is $12,213 for writing students.
Read more about Writing Studies at Ferris
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Youngstown State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Writing Schools. Located in Youngstown, Ohio, this fairly large public school handed out 38 degrees to qualified ’s writing students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Youngstown State University is $12,225 for writing students.
Read more about Writing Studies at Youngstown State University
With a ranking of #6, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools list. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, this fairly large public school awarded 25 degrees to qualified ’s writing students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato is $17,159 for writing students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Writing Studies at Minnesota State University - Mankato
Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking, coming in at #7. Missouri State University - Springfield is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 61 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $16,718 for writing students per year to attend Missouri State University - Springfield.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Missouri State University - Springfield Writing Studies Report
Texas State University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking. Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 38 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $14,887 for Writing students per year to attend Texas State.
Read more about Writing Studies at Texas State
Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking. Brigham Young University - Provo is located in Provo, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s writing degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $13,474 for writing students per year to attend Brigham Young University - Provo.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
Read full report on Writing Studies at BYU
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Writing Schools list. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Ohio. It awarded 154 ’s writing degrees in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, BGSU also did well on our “Best Writing Studies Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend BGSU is $18,558 for writing students.
Read more about Writing Studies at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools ranking. Ship is a medium-sized school located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 15 ’s writing degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $23,006 for writing students per year to attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Writing Studies at Ship
With a ranking of #12, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools list. University of Wisconsin - Stout is a medium-sized public school situated in Menomonie, Wisconsin. It awarded 24 ’s writing degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend UW - Stout is $15,589 for writing students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Wisconsin - Stout
Iowa State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Writing Schools list. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 ’s writing degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Iowa State University is $16,002 for Writing students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Writing Studies at Iowa State University
With a ranking of #14, Metropolitan State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s writing degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $16,044 for Writing students per year to attend Metropolitan State University.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Writing Studies at Metropolitan State University
Northern Arizona University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Writing Schools list. NAU is a large school located in Flagstaff, Arizona that handed out 54 ’s writing degrees in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, NAU also did well on our “Best Writing Studies Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Writing Studies Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Northern Arizona University is $14,308 for Writing students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Writing Studies at NAU
University of Houston did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking, coming in at #16. UH is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 16 ’s writing degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend University of Houston is $13,721 for writing students.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Houston Writing Studies Report
With a ranking of #17, University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools list. UOPX - Arizona is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s writing degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend UOPX - Arizona is $13,038 for Writing students.
Read more about Writing Studies at UOPX - Arizona
University of Akron Main Campus landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking. Akron, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s writing degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for University of Akron Main Campus is $17,945 for writing students.
Read more about Writing Studies at University of Akron Main Campus
West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania that handed out 125 ’s writing degrees in 2020-2021.
WCUPA excels when it comes to writing quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The estimated yearly cost for WCUPA is $21,484 for Writing students.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Writing Studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
University of Central Arkansas did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Conway, Arkansas, this fairly large public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualified ’s writing students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $16,554 for Writing students per year to attend UCA.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Writing Studies at UCA
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, this small public school awarded 19 degrees to qualified ’s writing students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is $13,504 for writing students.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read more about Writing Studies at Institute of American Indian Arts
Georgia Southern University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking, coming in at #22. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s writing degrees to 86 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $15,571 for Writing students per year to attend GaSou.
Read more about Writing Studies at Georgia Southern University
Southern New Hampshire University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking. Manchester, New Hampshire is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s writing degrees to 727 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $42,645 for Writing students per year to attend Southern New Hampshire University.
Read full report on Writing Studies at Southern New Hampshire University
Liberty University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Writing Schools ranking. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s writing degrees to 88 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $29,382 for Writing students per year to attend Liberty University.
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Duquesne University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Writing Schools list. Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s writing degrees to qualified students.
Duquesne also made our “Best Writing Studies Schools” list, coming in at #12. The estimated yearly cost for Duquesne is $31,383 for Writing students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Writing Studies at Duquesne University
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