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2023 Most Popular Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

22 Colleges
$32,344 Avg Salary
$26,519 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Writing Studies 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.

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The Most Popular Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 22 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Our 2023 rankings named Wilkes University the most popular school in Pennsylvania for writing studies students. Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#2

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA

Out of the 22 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Seton Hill University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Greensburg, Seton Hill is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#2

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chatham University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Chatham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#4

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

The excellent programs at Arcadia University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best writing studies schools in Pennsylvania. Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.

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#5

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carnegie Mellon University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for writing studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular writing studies programs. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#8

Rosemont College

Rosemont, PA

Rosemont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for writing studies students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Rosemont, Rosemont is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Full Writing Studies at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for writing studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.

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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 22 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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