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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Writing Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

19 Ranked Colleges
293 Degrees Awarded
$19,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $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 Southwest region, there were 1,384 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,917 and $23,689 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 293 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 19 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the writing studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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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 “Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k”.

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Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Writing Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 10 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

Read full report on Writing Studies at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #2 spot on the list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 26 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Writing Studies at The University of Texas at El Paso

#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

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 Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 27 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech Writing Studies Report

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston - Downtown landed the #4 spot on the list. UH Downtown is a fairly large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 15 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Downtown also took the #9 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Downtown are $15,739, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Houston - Downtown Writing Studies Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNT is a large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 20 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #4 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Writing Studies at UNT

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

NMSU Main Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full New Mexico State University - Main Campus Writing Studies Report

#7

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. NAU is a large public school situated in Flagstaff, Arizona. It awarded 39 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489.

Full Northern Arizona University Writing Studies Report

With a ranking of #8, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Austin Writing Studies Report

Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s writing degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Read more about Writing Studies at Arizona State University - Tempe

#10

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas State is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 40 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Writing Studies at Texas State University

#17 in overall quality

University of Houston - Victoria did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. University of Houston - Victoria is a small school located in Victoria, Texas that handed out 3 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Victoria did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Victoria are $15,466.

Full University of Houston - Victoria Writing Studies Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. OSU is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 7 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Writing Studies at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

#13

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

University of Houston landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Houston is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree writing students whose families make more than $110k list, UH has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

Read more about Writing Studies at University of Houston

#14

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

With a ranking of #14, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Arizona

#15

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Huntsville, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s writing degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

SHSU also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Writing Studies at SHSU

#16

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#11 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree writing students whose families make more than $110k list, UNM has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890.

Full UNM Writing Studies Report

University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #17. University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

UCO did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Oklahoma are $17,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UCO Writing Studies Report

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Oklahoma Writing Studies Report

#19

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 7 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

OCU also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma City University are $13,410, 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

Footnotes

  • *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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