by our College Data Analytics Team
[Writing Studies](/majors/english-language-literature/writing-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for writing studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the writing studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Harvard University the best value for a degree in writing studies in Massachusetts. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical student debt for writing studies graduates is $16,616. Early-career writing studies graduates make about $95,207. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.
Bay Path College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value writing studies schools. Located in the suburb of Longmeadow, Bay Path College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $38,302 in tuition and fees. Writing Studies graduates carry a median of $29,811 in student loans. Writing Studies graduates of Bay Path College earn a median of $59,424 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,811 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salem State University earned it the #3 place for writing studies. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. Students from in state pay about $12,338 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,531. Writing Studies graduates carry a median of $27,176 in student loans. Writing Studies graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $49,656 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,176 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for students pursuing a degree in writing studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Typical student debt for writing studies graduates is $25,195. Soon after graduation, writing studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $52,025. That is a strong return on a $25,195 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Boston University earned it the #5 place for writing studies. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete the writing studies program here. Early-career writing studies graduates make about $63,598. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.
Wellesley College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value writing studies schools. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,176 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,075 to complete the writing studies program here. Early-career writing studies graduates make about $48,902. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wellesley College admits about 14% of applicants.
Lesley University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value writing studies schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,256. Students borrow a median of $24,818 to complete the writing studies program here. Early-career writing studies graduates make about $48,287. Set against $24,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Emerson College came in at #8 for value in writing studies this year. Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $57,056. Writing Studies graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Writing Studies graduates of Emerson College earn a median of $37,078 early in their careers. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Emerson College admits about 51% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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