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.
College Factual analyzed 11 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.
Our analysis ranked Arizona State University the top school for writing studies graduate earnings in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Arizona State University typically earn about $63,437 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Arizona State University Skysong one of the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Writing Studies graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of about $63,437 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,896.
Texas Tech University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. Texas Tech University is a public school located in the city of Lubbock. Writing Studies graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of about $58,424 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Texas State University San Marcos one of the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,889.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #6 for writing studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career writing studies graduates from University Of New Mexico Main Campus make a median of around $48,122 per year.
University Of Arizona landed the #7 spot for writing studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Early-career writing studies graduates from University Of Arizona make a median of around $47,986 per year.
University Of Central Oklahoma placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. Early-career writing studies graduates from University Of Central Oklahoma make a median of around $44,382 per year.
Saint Edwards University landed the #9 spot for writing studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the writing studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $31,518.
Grand Canyon University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Early-career writing studies graduates from Grand Canyon University make a median of around $31,006 per year.
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. Early-career writing studies graduates from Stephen F Austin State University make a median of around $39,004 per year.
This list is compiled 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 · 11 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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