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2026 Best Value Writing Studies Schools in Tennessee

[Writing Studies](/majors/english-language-literature/writing-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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 14 schools to find the best return on investment for writing studies students.

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• Best Value Writing Studies Schools in Tennessee

2026 Best Value Writing Studies Schools in Tennessee

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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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

$10,216 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,301 Avg Student Debt

$44,859 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is East Tennessee State University, our #1 best value for writing studies in Tennessee. Located in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,216 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,726 for out-of-state students. Writing Studies graduates carry a median of $21,301 in student loans. Writing Studies graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median of $45,444 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,301 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Sewanee The University Of The South
Sewanee, TN

$56,120 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,091 Avg Student Debt

$64,911 Median Earnings (10yr)

Sewanee The University Of The South is a great value for students pursuing a degree in writing studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $56,120 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,091 to complete the writing studies program here. Early-career writing studies graduates make about $36,927. That is a strong return on a $22,091 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 14 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.