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.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying writing studies schools.
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Below are the schools whose writing studies graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in writing studies, no school beat University Of South Florida Main Campus this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Writing Studies graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of about $54,382 a year early in their careers.
Full Sail University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in writing studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Full Sail University typically earn about $31,734 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Central Florida earned it the #3 place for writing studies. University Of Central Florida is a public school located in the suburb of Orlando. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from University Of Central Florida typically earn about $26,282 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in writing studies will find them at The University Of Tampa, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $25,510.
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 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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