by our College Data Analytics Team
[Writing Studies](/majors/english-language-literature/writing-studies/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their writing studies graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find where writing studies graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose writing studies graduates go on to earn the most.
Brandeis University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools in the New England Region. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,895.
University Of Rhode Island produces some of the highest-paid graduates in writing studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Writing Studies graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of about $51,925 a year early in their careers.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst produces some of the highest-paid graduates in writing studies, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public school located in the city of Amherst. Writing Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of about $52,025 a year early in their careers.
Rhode Island College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. Rhode Island College is a public school located in the suburb of Providence. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,530.
Students chasing top earnings in writing studies will find them at Fairfield University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,135.
Emerson College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,035.
Western Connecticut State University earned the #7 position for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. Writing Studies graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of about $36,844 a year early in their careers.
Southern New Hampshire University came in at #8 for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Southern New Hampshire University typically earn about $39,888 annually.
University Of Southern Maine landed the #9 spot for writing studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a public institution. Early-career writing studies graduates from University Of Southern Maine make a median of around $43,673 per year.
Champlain College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Set in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. Writing Studies graduates of Champlain College earn a median of about $42,016 a year early in their careers.
Brown University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Writing Studies graduates of Brown University earn a median of about $30,741 a year early in their careers.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earned the #12 position for writing studies graduate earnings this year. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Durham. Writing Studies graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of about $27,180 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries writing studies graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 12 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
More about our data sources and methodologies.