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2025 Best Writing Studies Schools in Connecticut

2 Colleges in Connecticut
51 Writing Degrees Awarded
$34,966 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in writing studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #81 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for writing studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 51 degrees in writing studies to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Writing
Master's Degrees in Writing

The writing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Writing Studies Schools in Connecticut. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Writing Studies in Connecticut

The schools below may not offer all types of writing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Connecticut Schools in Writing

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$50,135 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Fairfield University if you wish to pursue a degree in writing studies. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.

Those writing studies students who get their degree from Fairfield University earn $15,169 more than the standard writing graduate.

More information about a degree in writing studies from Fairfield University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
17.2% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in writing studies has to take a look at Western Connecticut State University. WestConn is a small public university located in the city of Danbury.More information about a degree in writing studies from Western Connecticut State University

Best Writing Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Writing Studies Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 301 448
New Hampshire 210 631
Maine 202 72
Rhode Island 200 94
Vermont 194 141

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Writing Studies is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.

Writing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Creative Writing 30
General Writing 21

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Majors Similar to Writing

Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 549
Literature 23
English Literature (Other) 13

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