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2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

18 Ranked Colleges
335 Degrees Awarded
$20,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that 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 Plains States region, there were 998 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,400 and $25,334 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 335 writing studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the writing studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Writing Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 13 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Iowa State University Writing Studies Report

#2

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. UMSL is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL also took the #11 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s writing degrees to 53 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, this fairly large public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified masters’s writing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree writing students whose families make more than $110k list, Minnesota State Mankato has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State Mankato are $8,788, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Writing Studies at Minnesota State University - Mankato

#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 10 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Writing Studies Report

#10 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. Missouri State is a large school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 12 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield Writing Studies Report

#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Charles, Missouri. It awarded 82 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Lindenwood University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. University of Nebraska at Omaha is a fairly large school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 3 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

UNOMAHA also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Writing Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha

#15 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Missouri - Kansas City is located in Kansas City, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

UMKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
#16 in overall quality

Southeast Missouri State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and it awarded 6 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Southeast Missouri State University also took the #16 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeast Missouri State University are $10,792, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#14 in overall quality

Wichita State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. WSU is located in Wichita, Kansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WSU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Wichita State University Writing Studies Report

#12

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#13 in overall quality

University of Kansas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 5 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

KU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Metropolitan State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 11 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Metro State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Metro State are $17,552.

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#14

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 41 masters’s writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Hamline did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hamline University are $11,577, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Writing Studies at Hamline

#15

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Missouri Western is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree writing students whose families make more than $110k list, Missouri Western has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri Western are $12,212, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#9 in overall quality

Augsburg University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s writing degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Augsburg also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Augsburg are $13,165.

Read more about Writing Studies at Augsburg

#17

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska

With a ranking of #17, Creighton University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Creighton is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s writing degrees to qualified students.

Creighton also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Writing Studies at Creighton University

#18

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

Washington University in St Louis landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s writing degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

WUSTL also made our “Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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

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  • *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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