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2026 Best Value Writing Studies Schools in District of Columbia

[Writing Studies](/majors/english-language-literature/writing-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong writing studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for writing studies students.

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• Best Value Writing Studies Schools in District of Columbia

2026 Best Value Writing Studies Schools in District of Columbia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in writing studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Writing Studies Schools

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George Washington University
Washington, DC

$67,710 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,910 Avg Student Debt

$90,873 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in writing studies, no school beat George Washington University this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Typical student debt for writing studies graduates is $22,910. Early-career writing studies graduates make about $73,749. That is a strong return on a $22,910 median debt. The acceptance rate is 47%.

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American University
Washington, DC

$58,771 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,139 Avg Student Debt

$77,370 Median Earnings (10yr)

American University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in writing studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,771. Writing Studies graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Writing Studies graduates of American University earn a median of $54,585 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.