29 Best Private Professional Writing Studies Universities in the USA

Compare 124 programs at 29 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1865

US #29 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,931/yr
Admission rate: 26%
Earnings (10yr): $105,584
Students: 5,898

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Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $38,793/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $79,164
Students: 15,477

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University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Private University · Est. 1864

US #35 QS World #701 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,131/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $71,155
Students: 6,025

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,699/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $111,371
Students: 10,650

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Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,167/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,363
Students: 9,201

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Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland · Private University · Est. 1876

US #93 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,809/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $87,555
Students: 5,693

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Long Island University

Brookville, New York · Private University · Est. 1954

US #158 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $33,062/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $59,950
Students: 5,520

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Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,755/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $59,058
Students: 1,632

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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1851

US #233 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,689/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $86,881
Students: 4,948

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Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska · Private University · Est. 1878

US #284 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $31,568/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $73,911
Students: 4,348

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Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1940

US #302 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,425/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $82,592
Students: 2,833

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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1827

US #319 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,638/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $53,278
Students: 4,624

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Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1932

US #324 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $36,708/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $50,318
Students: 163,164

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1933

US #564 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,988/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $67,991
Students: 3,684

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Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1869

US #607 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $29,954/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $52,410
Students: 1,232

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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Madison, New Jersey · Private University

US #680 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,829/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $57,273
Students: 1,990

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Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1857

US #699 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,857/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $57,673
Students: 1,211

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Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1913

US #706 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,144/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $48,745
Students: 631

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Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Private University · Est. 1904

US #720 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,857/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $54,655
Students: 1,514

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Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Santurce, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 1880

US #724 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,924/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $31,754
Students: 4,442

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Goucher College

Baltimore, Maryland · Private University · Est. 1885

US #763 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $22,470/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $53,023
Students: 964

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Heritage University

Toppenish, Washington · Private University · Est. 1981

US #775 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,598/yr
Earnings (10yr): $49,416
Students: 812

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McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland · Private University · Est. 1867

US #809 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,916/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $60,663
Students: 1,617

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Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon · Private University · Est. 1867

US #1014 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,013/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $62,205
Students: 2,120

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Writing Studies programmes report a median $31,133 two years after finishing, across 250 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Professional Writing Studies universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Lehigh University, Syracuse University, University of Denver. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Professional Writing Studies universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Professional Writing Studies universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Professional Writing Studies universities in the USA

This page lists private Professional Writing Studies universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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