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2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

18 Ranked Colleges
426 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Writing Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Writing Studies is the 76th most popular major in the country with 13,036 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, writing studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,483 and had an average of $27,853 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 1,403 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,544 and $31,397 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 426 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in writing studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent writing studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the writing studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Writing Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

Harvard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654.

Read more about Writing Studies at Harvard University

#2

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brown University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Brown University is a medium-sized school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 13 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Brown, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 16 degrees to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

Boston U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Maine landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Portland, Maine, this medium-sized public school handed out 38 diplomas to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Southern Maine, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine are $22,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Southern Maine Writing Studies Report

#5

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rhode Island College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Rhode Island College is a public institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at RIC, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at RIC are $16,884, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Writing Studies at Rhode Island College

#6

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

UMass Amherst not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341.

Read more about Writing Studies at UMass Amherst

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, this fairly large public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

UNH also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Writing Studies Report

#8

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Simmons University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 12 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Simmons, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Simmons University are $21,698, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

Fairfield University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Fairfield U also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fairfield University are $19,267.

Read more about Writing Studies at Fairfield U

#10

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is a medium-sized public school situated in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It awarded 7 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree writing students whose families make $0-$30k list, UMass Dartmouth has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Dartmouth are $30,153, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth Writing Studies Report

#11

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
#16 in overall quality

Southern Connecticut State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Southern Connecticut State University is a medium-sized school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 4 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

SCSU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Connecticut State University are $26,658.

Read more about Writing Studies at Southern Connecticut State University

#15 in overall quality

Western Connecticut State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. WestConn is a public institution located in Danbury, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WestConn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WestConn are $26,477.

Read more about Writing Studies at Western Connecticut State University

#13

Goddard College

Plainfield, Vermont

With a ranking of #13, Goddard College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Goddard College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Plainfield, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Goddard College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Goddard College are $20,028.

Read more about Writing Studies at Goddard College

#14

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

Lesley University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Lesley University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

Lesley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lesley University are $19,050.

Full Lesley Writing Studies Report

#15

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut

With a ranking of #15, Albertus Magnus College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Albertus Magnus is located in New Haven, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree writing students whose families make $0-$30k list, Albertus Magnus has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Albertus Magnus are $21,304, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Albertus Magnus College Writing Studies Report

#16

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts

Emerson College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 34 degrees to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

Emerson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emerson College are $31,754.

Read more about Writing Studies at Emerson

#17

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
#7 in overall quality

Southern New Hampshire University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. SNHU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Manchester, New Hampshire. It awarded 43 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SNHU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SNHU are $18,810, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Writing Studies at Southern New Hampshire University

#18

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire

New England College landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Writing Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. NEC is a small school located in Henniker, New Hampshire that handed out 9 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

NEC also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at New England College are $15,764, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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