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2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region

17 Ranked Colleges
426 Degrees Awarded
$30,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Writing Schools for a Master's in the New England Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 New England region, there were 1,403 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,544 and $31,397 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 426 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in writing studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality writing studies programs that also have a lower cost than 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 for a Master’s in the New England Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Writing Studies in the New England Region

#1

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Simmons University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree writing students list, Simmons has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Simmons are $21,698, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southern New Hampshire University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region. This large school is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, and it awarded 43 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

SNHU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SNHU are $18,810, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fairfield University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Fairfield, Connecticut. It awarded 22 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Fairfield U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fairfield University are $19,267, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Fairfield University Writing Studies Report

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Maine landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Southern Maine is a public institution located in Portland, Maine. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 38 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Southern Maine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine are $22,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Southern Maine Writing Studies Report

#5

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lesley University landed the #5 spot on the list. Lesley University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lesley, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lesley University are $19,050.

Full Lesley University Writing Studies Report

#6

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire

New England College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. New England College is a small school located in Henniker, New Hampshire that handed out 9 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

NEC also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at NEC are $15,764, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Writing Studies at NEC

#7

Goddard College

Plainfield, Vermont

Goddard College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. Goddard College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Plainfield, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Goddard College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Goddard College are $20,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Goddard College Writing Studies Report

With a ranking of #8, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, this fairly large public school handed out 16 degrees to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNH, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Writing Studies at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

#9

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #9, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

UMass Amherst also took the #8 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Writing Studies Report

#15 in overall quality

Western Connecticut State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. Western Connecticut State University is a medium-sized school located in Danbury, Connecticut that handed out 6 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

WestConn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Connecticut State University are $26,477, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Writing Studies at WestConn

#11

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts

Emerson College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #11. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s writing degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Emerson, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emerson are $31,754, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Writing Studies at Emerson College

#12

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
#16 in overall quality

Southern Connecticut State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #12. Southern Connecticut State University is a medium-sized public school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 4 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

SCSU also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Connecticut State University are $26,658.

Read more about Writing Studies at Southern Connecticut State University

#13

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #13. North Dartmouth, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s writing degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UMass Dartmouth not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Dartmouth are $30,153, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Writing Studies at UMass Dartmouth

#17 in overall quality

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network also took the #17 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network are $24,938, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Harvard University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region ranking. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s writing degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Harvard, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Harvard University Writing Studies Report

#16

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Boston University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 16 degrees to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

Boston U also took the #3 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Boston U Writing Studies Report

#17

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Brown University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region list. Brown is a medium-sized school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 13 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Writing Studies at Brown

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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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