by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 41 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Writing Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 770 master's degrees in writing studies to qualified students.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for writing studies students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Writing Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in writing studies.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in writing studies needs to take a look at Clemson University. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in writing studies from Clemson University
Vanderbilt University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in writing studies. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in writing studies from Vanderbilt University
It is hard to beat George Mason University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in writing studies. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
Master's recipients from the writing studies program at George Mason University make $11,319 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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It's hard to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in writing studies. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.
Master's recipients from the writing studies degree program at North Carolina State University get $16,008 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a master’s in writing studies from North Carolina State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in writing studies has to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in writing studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in writing studies from Virginia Tech
JMU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg.More information about a master’s in writing studies from James Madison University
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a master’s in writing studies from University of South Florida - Main Campus
UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a master’s in writing studies from University of Central Florida
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in writing studies from Liberty University
Explore the best writing studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 231 |
| Georgia | 190 | 54 |
| Virginia | 182 | 132 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 122 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 22 |
| Alabama | 151 | 30 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 43 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 31 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 35 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 15 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 37 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 18 |
Writing Studies is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 466 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing | 132 |
| Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies | 131 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | 35 |
| General Writing | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 790 |
| Literature | 24 |
| English Literature (Other) | 24 |
