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2027 Best Value Writing Studies Schools in Tennessee

[Writing Studies](/majors/english-language-literature/writing-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong writing studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for writing studies students.

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• Best Value Writing Studies Schools in Tennessee

2027 Best Value Writing Studies Schools in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in writing studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Writing Studies Schools

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

$10,216 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,301 Avg Student Debt

$44,859 Median Earnings (10yr)

East Tennessee State University earned the #1 spot for value among writing studies schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,216, while out-of-state students pay about $13,726. Typical student debt for writing studies graduates is $21,301. Writing Studies graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median of $45,444 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Sewanee The University Of The South
Sewanee, TN

$56,120 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,091 Avg Student Debt

$64,911 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in writing studies will find it at Sewanee The University Of The South, which ranked #2. Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,120. Students borrow a median of $22,091 to complete the writing studies program here. Writing Studies graduates of Sewanee The University Of The South earn a median of $36,927 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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).

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