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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Writing Studies (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

18 Ranked Colleges
335 Degrees Awarded
$20,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Writing Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Writing Studies is the 76th most popular major in the country with 13,036 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, writing studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,483 and had an average of $27,853 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 998 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,400 and $25,334 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 335 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in writing studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality writing studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the writing studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Writing Studies (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #3 spot on the list. UMSL is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 10 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree writing students whose families make $75-$110k list, UMSL has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154.

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Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #4 spot on the list. Minnesota State University - Mankato is a fairly large public school situated in Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 13 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Minnesota State Mankato, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788.

Full Minnesota State Mankato Writing Studies Report

#5

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the #5 spot on the list. Iowa is a large public school situated in Iowa City, Iowa. It awarded 53 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa also took the #4 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Iowa Writing Studies Report

#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri

With a ranking of #6, Lindenwood University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Saint Charles, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s writing degrees to 82 students in 2019-2020.

Lindenwood University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 12 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042.

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#8

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

Washington University in St Louis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Washington University in St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

WUSTL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

UNOMAHA also took the #0 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374.

Read more about Writing Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha

#10

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
#15 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Missouri - Kansas City is located in Kansas City, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

UMKC also took the #15 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMKC are $26,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 41 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hamline not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hamline are $11,577, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
#16 in overall quality

Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. This fairly large school is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and it awarded 6 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Southeast Missouri State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeast Missouri State University are $10,792, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#14 in overall quality

Wichita State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. WSU is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree writing students whose families make $75-$110k list, WSU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112.

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#14

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Metropolitan State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

Metro State also took the #12 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Metro State are $17,552.

Full Metropolitan State University Writing Studies Report

#15

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#13 in overall quality

University of Kansas landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007.

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#16

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Missouri Western State University is a small public school situated in Saint Joseph, Missouri. It awarded 1 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri Western not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri Western State University are $12,212, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Writing Studies at Missouri Western State University

#17

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Augsburg University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 17 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Augsburg, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augsburg University are $13,165, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska

Creighton University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 8 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Creighton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton are $18,528, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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