by our College Data Analytics Team
[Writing Studies](/majors/english-language-literature/writing-studies/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. 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 24 schools to find where writing studies graduates earn the most.
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James Madison University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a public institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,972.
A rank of #2 makes Clemson University one of the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a public institution. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Clemson University typically earn about $71,089 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in writing studies will find them at Kennesaw State University, which ranked #3. Kennesaw State University is a public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Writing Studies graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of about $55,464 a year early in their careers.
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus typically earn about $54,382 annually.
A rank of #5 makes Old Dominion University one of the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Old Dominion University is a public school located in the city of Norfolk. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Old Dominion University typically earn about $53,896 annually.
Chattahoochee Technical College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Set in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution. Writing Studies graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn a median of about $42,763 a year early in their careers.
Queens University Of Charlotte placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Located in the city of Charlotte, Queens University Of Charlotte is a private not-for-profit institution. Writing Studies graduates of Queens University Of Charlotte earn a median of about $55,682 a year early in their careers.
George Mason University landed the #8 spot for writing studies salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from George Mason University typically earn about $67,354 annually.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #9 spot for writing studies salaries this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school located in the city of Raleigh. Early-career writing studies graduates from North Carolina State University At Raleigh make a median of around $51,233 per year.
East Tennessee State University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a public institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,696.
Oglethorpe University landed the #11 spot for writing studies salaries this year. Oglethorpe University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Atlanta. Early-career writing studies graduates from Oglethorpe University make a median of around $51,839 per year.
Emory University earned the #12 position for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career writing studies graduates from Emory University make a median of around $53,363 per year.
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington came in at #13 for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a public institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,139.
Georgia Southern University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Georgia Southern University typically earn about $43,489 annually.
Savannah College Of Art And Design came in at #15 for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit institution. Writing Studies graduates of Savannah College Of Art And Design earn a median of about $30,561 a year early in their careers.
Spalding University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Located in the city of Louisville, Spalding University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career writing studies graduates from Spalding University make a median of around $53,149 per year.
University Of New Orleans came in at #17 for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,011.
University Of Central Arkansas came in at #18 for writing studies graduate earnings this year. University Of Central Arkansas is a public school located in the city of Conway. Early-career writing studies graduates from University Of Central Arkansas make a median of around $27,366 per year.
Full Sail University came in at #19 for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Full Sail University is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Full Sail University typically earn about $31,734 annually.
University Of Central Florida earned the #20 position for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. Writing Studies graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of about $26,282 a year early in their careers.
Hollins University landed the #21 spot for writing studies salaries this year. Hollins University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Roanoke. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Hollins University typically earn about $35,408 annually.
The University Of Tampa ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. The University Of Tampa is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tampa. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from The University Of Tampa typically earn about $25,510 annually.
Liberty University came in at #23 for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Liberty University typically earn about $35,180 annually.
Roanoke College came in at #24 for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salem. Writing Studies graduates of Roanoke College earn a median of about $19,925 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their writing studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 24 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.
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