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2023 Best Writing Studies Schools in New York

16 Colleges
$29,444 Avg Salary
$25,496 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Writing Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, 401 degrees and certificates were awarded to writing studies students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #54 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Writing Studies Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Writing Studies Schools in New York

Check out the writing programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Writing Studies Schools

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our analysis found Cornell University to be the best school for writing studies students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#2

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Syracuse University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Writing Studies Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Writing Studies Schools in New York list. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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#4

New York University

New York, NY

The excellent programs at New York University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best writing studies schools in New York. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

Out of the 16 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Hofstra University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Hofstra is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead.

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#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Writing Studies Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Writing Studies Schools in New York ranking. University at Buffalo is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Buffalo.

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#8

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY

With a ranking of #8, Sarah Lawrence College did quite well on this year’s best schools for writing studies students. Located in the suburb of Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Manhattanville College

Purchase, NY

Manhattanville College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best writing studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Purchase, Manhattanville is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

The New School

New York, NY

With a ranking of #10, The New School did quite well on this year’s best schools for writing studies students. Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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Best Writing Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Writing Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 199
Maryland 132
New Jersey 91
District of Columbia 21

Writing Studies is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 4,966
English Literature (Other) 175
Literature 162

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to KOKUYO.

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