by our College Data Analytics Team
[Writing Studies](/majors/english-language-literature/writing-studies/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. 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 6 schools to find where writing studies graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send writing studies graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Southwest Minnesota State University the top school for writing studies graduate earnings in Minnesota. Southwest Minnesota State University is a public school located in the town of Marshall. Early-career writing studies graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University make a median of around $49,740 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in writing studies will find them at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #2. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Early-career writing studies graduates from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities make a median of around $57,881 per year.
Metropolitan State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. Early-career writing studies graduates from Metropolitan State University make a median of around $50,935 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in writing studies will find them at Bemidji State University, which ranked #4. Bemidji State University is a public school located in the town of Bemidji. Writing Studies graduates of Bemidji State University earn a median of about $36,034 a year early in their careers.
Macalester College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying writing studies schools. Macalester College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Macalester College typically earn about $29,487 annually.
Hamline University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for writing studies. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, writing studies degree recipients from Hamline University typically earn about $40,394 annually.
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 · 6 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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