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2023 Most Popular Writing Studies Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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Finding the Best Writing Studies Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 199 degrees and certificates were awarded to writing studies students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #60 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Most Popular Writing Studies Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Writing Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the writing master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Our analysis found Wilkes University to be the most popular school for writing studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the small city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in writing at Wilkes, 31% are male and 69% are female.

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#2

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Seton Hill University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular writing studies schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Greensburg, Seton Hill is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 76% of the writing majors at the school.

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#2

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA

Out of the 17 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Chatham University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Chatham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Of the 21 students majoring in writing at Chatham, 19% are male and 81% are female.

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#4

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arcadia University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.

About 75% of the students majoring in writing at the school are women while 25% are male.

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#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Drexel University is a great place for writing studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in writing at the school are women while 38% are male.

Full Writing Studies at Drexel University Report

#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree writing studies programs. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Women make up 75% of the writing majors at the school.

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#7

Rosemont College

Rosemont, PA

Rosemont College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large suburb of Rosemont, Rosemont is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 10 students majoring in writing at Rosemont, 20% are male and 80% are female.

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#8

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for writing studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Carlow is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Women make up 78% of the writing majors at the school.

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#8

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in writing at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full Writing Studies at Temple University Report

#10

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, PA

University of the Sciences landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree writing studies programs. USciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Full Writing Studies at University of the Sciences Report

Best Writing Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Writing Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 401
Maryland 132
New Jersey 91
District of Columbia 21

One of 3 majors within the area of study, writing studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Writing

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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

  • 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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