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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Writing Studies in the Southeast Region

92 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,469 Bachelor's Degrees
$28,450 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your bachelor's degree in writing studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #62 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 92 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Writing Studies in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,469 bachelor's degrees in writing studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Writing Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Writing Studies in the Southeast Region The writing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Writing Studies in the Southeast Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality writing studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in writing studies. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

14 Most Well Attended Schools for Writing Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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218 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#4 Best Quality In VA

Old Dominion University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in writing studies. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Virginia.

There were roughly 218 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent data year.

Writing Studies bachelor's degree recipients from Old Dominion University receive an earnings boost of about $2,650 above the average earnings of writing studies majors.

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210 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

George Mason University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in writing studies. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Virginia.

There were roughly 210 writing studies individuals who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

Writing Studies bachelor's degree recipients from George Mason University get an earnings boost of approximately $8,850 above the average income of writing studies graduates.

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
206 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

Full Sail University is a popular decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in writing studies. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Florida.

There were about 206 writing studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Full Sail University in the most recent data year.

Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the writing program earn an average of $19,100 for their early career.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
79 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#1 Best Quality In SC

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in writing studies needs to check out Clemson University. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in South Carolina.

There were roughly 79 writing studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.

Those writing studies students who get their bachelor's degree from Clemson University receive $8,750 more than the standard writing grad.

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58 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#5 Best Quality In GA

Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Georgia.

There were about 58 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent year we have data available.

Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the writing program earn an average of $24,100 in their early career salary.

More information about a bachelor’s in writing studies from Georgia Southern University

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
44 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Georgia.

There were approximately 44 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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43 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in North Carolina.

There were about 43 writing studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent year we have data available.

Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the writing program earn around $19,400 in the first couple years of their career.

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38 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#1 Best Quality In AR

Located in the city of Conway, UCA is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Arkansas.

There were roughly 38 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at UCA in the most recent data year.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
36 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

JMU is a very large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Virginia.

There were approximately 36 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.

Writing Studies bachelor's degree recipients from James Madison University receive an earnings boost of about $8,250 above the average earnings of writing studies graduates.

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31 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Florida.

There were approximately 31 writing studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in writing studies from University of Central Florida

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27 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#7 Best Quality In GA

SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Savannah. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Georgia.

There were about 27 writing studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SCAD in the most recent year we have data available.

Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the writing program report average early career income of $15,000.

More information about a bachelor’s in writing studies from Savannah College of Art and Design

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24 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

Montevallo is a small public university located in the suburb of Montevallo. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Alabama.

There were approximately 24 writing studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Montevallo in the most recent year we have data available.

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22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Loyola New Orleans is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.

There were about 22 writing studies students who graduated with this degree at Loyola New Orleans in the most recent year we have data available.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#1 Best Quality In TN

Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in writing studies in Tennessee.

There were roughly 22 writing studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb in the most recent data year.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Writing Studies in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
15 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
16 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
17 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
17 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
19 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
20 Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA
20 Lee University Cleveland, TN
20 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
23 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA
23 Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA
23 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL

Best Writing Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular writing studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 220 186
Florida 214 343
Tennessee 209 64
North Carolina 207 88
Virginia 206 516
South Carolina 188 76
Alabama 183 24
Kentucky 177 31
Arkansas 164 52
Louisiana 163 13
Mississippi 158 36
West Virginia 142 12

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One of 3 majors within the English Language & Literature area of study, Writing Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Writing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Rhetoric & Composition 643
Creative Writing 341
Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies 213
General Writing 151
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing 121

Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 8,016
Literature 37
English Literature (Other) 33

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