2027 Best Writing Studies Schools in Maine

Writing Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for writing studies students.

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• Best Writing Studies Schools in Maine

Best Schools for Writing Studies in Maine

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the writing studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Writing Studies

1

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Writing Studies Degrees Awarded

$46,772 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Colby College, our #1 school for writing studies. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 10 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at Colby College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, writing studies degree recipients from Colby College generally make around $46,772. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete this degree. Get the full writing studies details for Colby College

2

University Of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Writing Studies Degrees Awarded

$43,673 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong writing studies program will find one at University Of Southern Maine, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 writing studies degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, writing studies degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $43,673. Typical student debt for the program is $23,593. Get the full writing studies details for University Of Southern Maine

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.