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2024 Best Writing Studies Schools in Missouri

7 Colleges in Missouri
313 Writing Degrees Awarded
$31,484 Avg Early-Career Salary
Writing Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #81 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Writing Studies Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 313 degrees in writing studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Writing Studies School

Best Writing Studies Schools in Missouri Your choice of writing studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Writing Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Writing Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Writing
Master's Degrees in Writing

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Writing Studies Schools in Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Writing Studies in Missouri

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

Top Missouri Schools in Writing

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Writing Degrees Awarded
14.7% Growth in Graduates

Washington University in St Louis is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in writing studies. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were about 34 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the writing program make an average of $26,196 for their early career.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Writing Degrees Awarded
4.5% Growth in Graduates

Lindenwood University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in writing studies. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Saint Charles. This university ranks 15th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 89 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the writing studies major at Lindenwood University earn $5,130 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Writing Degrees Awarded
36.1% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in writing studies has to look into Missouri State University - Springfield. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 60.99999999999999 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the writing program make an average of $31,643 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MO
56.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Missouri - St Louis is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in writing studies. UMSL is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #405 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMSL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 30 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent year we have data available.

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MO
60.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #219 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Webster is a great university overall.

There were about 10 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at Webster in the most recent year we have data available.

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MO
5.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 13th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 19 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MO

UMKC is a large public university located in the large city of Kansas City. This university ranks 12th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 6 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Writing Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 418
Kansas 266 27
Iowa 264 146
Nebraska 238 47
North Dakota 210 3
South Dakota 204 6

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One of 9 majors within the English Language & Literature area of study, Writing Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Writing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Creative Writing 189
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing 89
General Writing 26
Rhetoric & Composition 6
Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 570
English Literature (Other) 20
Literature 3

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