### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Writing is not only a valuable choice, but usually a mandatory first step for undergraduates intending to begin a career as a journalist, a creative writing professor, or a content writer. In fact, writing is an uncommon degree ranking as the 243rd most popular major. In the last year, there were 731 writing degrees conferred. In-state tuition for writing at private colleges is, on average, 3.6 times more expensive than their public peers.

 With only 91 colleges having programs for this degree there might be a more finite list of the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you are looking to surround yourself with other writing undergraduates, consider institutions in Michigan which have the most undergrads admitted to writing annually. Zooming out, the best region to major in writing is in the Great Lakes region with [DePauw University](/colleges/depauw-university), [Grand Valley State University](/colleges/grand-valley-state-university), and [Marquette University](/colleges/marquette-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to major in writing is the Big Twelve Conference with [The University of Texas at Austin](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin) representing the conference. From our list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our belief is that the best school for writing is [The University of Texas at Austin](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin).

 The overall best school does not have to be the best school for you. There might be a bunch more facets to think about when selecting college. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might definitely change your choice on where to go to school. At authority.org, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are interested in which writing university is home to the top campus, the answer is [San Diego State University](/colleges/san-diego-state-university). If you are very interested in which university is home to the best campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more so we can compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our comprehensive list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our pick for the school with the best student life for writing is [The University of Texas at Austin](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin). Curious why? Continue reading to learn more about our top selections. Some of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If price is a primary factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Hobart William Smith Colleges](/colleges/hobart-william-smith-colleges). [Hobart William Smith Colleges](/colleges/hobart-william-smith-colleges)&nbspis our most expensive school for writing, at least for out of state attendance. That being said, we have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the cost at [Hobart William Smith Colleges](/colleges/hobart-william-smith-colleges)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may be interested to know that writing is the 204th most expensive major in the US, with an average associated cost of $29,700. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for writing nationally is Ohio with tuition and fees at the main school, Denison University, of $52,620. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the country for writing is the Southwest region which is best demonstrated with [Saint Edward's University](/colleges/saint-edward-s-university) with a cost of $46,690, [The University of Texas at Austin](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin) with a cost of $38,326, and [Texas Christian University](/colleges/texas-christian-university) with a cost of $49,160.

 Our cheapest region for writing is the Plains region which is represented by [Drury University](/colleges/drury-university) with a cost of $28,500, [Northwest Missouri State University](/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university) with a cost of $10,738, and [Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies](/colleges/drury-university-college-of-continuing-professional-studies) with a cost of $6,288. On the bright side, the most affordable university for writing is [Georgia Southern University](/colleges/georgia-southern-university). Our entire list of the most affordable schools can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay around $10,500 for a degree in writing. That price swells significantly to an average of $21,700 for the out-of-state public-school student. As such, you might be interested in our selection for the school representing the best value for writing: [Marquette University](/colleges/marquette-university). Through this link you will find our comprehensive list on the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this section is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for writing majors differ a lot, but within two years leaving college graduates will regularly make around $48,200. While there can be a lot of variation in earnings potential; top positions can experience pay up to $80,700. Even right out of university, the minimum earning opportunities within the writing space make $28,000, which isn't that bad. The top earning graduates for writing have come from [Marquette University](/colleges/marquette-university)&nbspand if you are looking for schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of writing ranks pretty bad, coming in only the 17th percentile of majors nationally. The school with the highest composite diversity for writing is [University of Washington-Tacoma Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-tacoma-campus)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Writing sits only in the 86th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 19th percentile. White students compose the largest share, 75%, of students studying writing. Additionally, 73% of undergrads seeking a writing degree are women.

 The median score of writing professors is 4.2 stars, a score that is 5% above the average across all majors; which is a good score. If you are curious about the most popular writing professor in the nation, look no further than Adele Richardson at [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida). This may come as a surprise, but the top rated instructors for writing by student are found at [Oakland University](/colleges/oakland-university). If we consider information other than basic rankings we find that the school with the overall best professors for writing is [The University of Texas at Austin](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin). You will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the best instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult university to get into for writing is [Denison University](/colleges/denison-university). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have an extensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you believe that considering the higher education world with context mainly formed from superlatives might cause issues. We hope you look at some of our more nuanced pages on different topics and read a couple of our helpful background pages on essential details to think about as you continue your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Writing is the 243rd most popular degree in America, with 731 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #244 [Japanese Language and Literature](/rankings/best-colleges-for-japanese-language-and-literature), and narrowly lost to #242 [Agricultural Teacher Education](/rankings/best-colleges-for-agricultural-teacher-education).

 The degree is offered at a total of 91 colleges across the nation, and is the 185th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 32% of colleges offering writing are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most writing graduates, largely led by [DePauw University](/colleges/depauw-university), while it’s the Big Twelve Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Michigan ranks highest, with particular help from [Aquinas College](/colleges/aquinas-college) and [Calvin University](/colleges/calvin-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more writing graduates than [University of North Alabama](/colleges/university-of-north-alabama), which graduated 64 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study writing). More students studied writing as a percentage of total students at [Champlain College](/colleges/champlain-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Writing is the 204th most expensive degree in the nation, with a median cost of $29,680 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #205, [Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography](rankings/best-colleges-for-marine-biology-and-biological-oceanography), with a median cost of $29,579).

 The Southwest has the most expensive schools with top 50 writing programs led by [Saint Edward's University](/colleges/saint-edward-s-university) with an annual cost of $46,690. The most expensive state for writing is Ohio led by [Denison University](/colleges/denison-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 71.96% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 41.82% less than the median private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most expensive top 25 college for writing is [Hobart William Smith Colleges](/colleges/hobart-william-smith-colleges), which is the 40th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies](/colleges/drury-university-college-of-continuing-professional-studies). It costs just $7,008 per year, and it's its writing program is ranked #31. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable option, [Georgia Southern University](/colleges/georgia-southern-university)  could be right for you, ranked #13 with an in-state cost of just $4,371. Another more affordable choice would be #17, [Mississippi College](/colleges/mississippi-college) in Hinds County, MS with a cost of $17,550 for in-state students and $17,550 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Enrolling in college is an important investment for most people. It's important to make sure you enlarge your future earning potential. We aim for the following earnings and job placement facts to assist you in making a well informed decision when picking your major.

 Fresh out of university, Writing graduates take home $33,387 per year on average (bottom 37%). Later on in their work lives, they typically bring home something between $27,985 and $80,669, but average around $48,153. Just so you know, that's 25% over average.

 The most popular work position for a Writing graduate is Account Executive, which by and large make about $36,000; next are Data Analyst and Office Administrator, which by and large make roughly $51,000 and $25,000 respectively.

 The highest earning region for Writing graduates is The Southeast. SC has the highest grossing Writing alumni of any state. The most well paid conference for Writing graduates is University Athletic Association.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Writing: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is above average.

 Instructors oftentimes have a severe impact your college experience, regardless of your major. A great professor may help a student find their passion and set a student up for future success. On the flip side, a bad experience with a professor can cause unnecessary anxiety or even worse... fail you!

 Writing professors have a median student rating of 4.2 out of 5, putting these professors in the top 31st percentile in the US based on student approval. For context a 4.2 rating is 5% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Writing professors slightly surpassed those from ["Talmudic Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-talmudic-studies), whereas ["Botany"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-botany)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Writing.

 Now for some statistics about Writing professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best Writing professors. The Big East Conference has the highest rated Writing professors. The Rocky Mountains region has the highest rated Writing professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Writing professors than public universities. Finally, Illinois has the highest rated Writing professors in the United States.

 Adele Richardson, professor at [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida)&nbspin Orlando, FL is the most popular Writing professor in America. Jamal Khlifat, professor at [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder)&nbspin Boulder, CO is the highest rated Writing professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often can be an immensely revelatory period of one's life; it's a time for personal progress and development. Undergraduates continue to ascertain what they can become and cultivate many of the imperative skills to become a flourishing adult. But growth isn't confined to a classroom - the campus dialogue, the personal lesson received from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different way of looking it. As such, finding a diverse college tremendously improves what you gain from your time in university.

 Writing is a less ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 75% of the United States' Writing majors are white students, followed by latino students (11%), black students (6%), and students of other races\*\*(6%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [San Diego State University](/colleges/san-diego-state-university) located in San Diego, CA.

 Furthermore, Writing significatly skews female, with 73% of students majoring in Writing identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [University of Wisconsin-Superior](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-superior) in Superior, WI.

 Another critical type of diversity is income diversity. Writing is more socioeconomically diverse than 86% of subjects. 27% of its students come from households earning above $110,000 per year, 17% are from families with $48,000 to $75,000 annual incomes, and 25% grew up in households that bring in under $30,000 a year. [Northwest Missouri State University](/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university) has the most socioeconomically diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Writing. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Mountain West Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 2%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 75%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 27%
* Female: 73%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 25%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 27%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 76%
* Out of State: 21%
* International: 3%


2023 Writing Professors

There are about 2,643 students enrolled in Writing in the USA.

PROFESSORS