Best Value Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Colleges in Washington

Washington's writing programs show dramatic cost differences, with public options starting at $10,017 net price while private colleges reach $38,920. The University of Washington-Seattle's 83.70% graduation rate stands out among state programs, particularly valuable given the Pacific Northwest's growing demand for content creators at tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft. Writing graduates across the state earn between $22,872 and $29,685 annually, with Pacific Lutheran University showing the highest early career outcomes at $29,685.

Programs

$10,017 – $38,920

Net Price Range

$26,045

Avg. Program Earnings

66.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, Washington	$10,017	$25,658	$12,817	62.3%	88.4%
2	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$25,658	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
3	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington	$21,370	$29,685	$50,964	71.0%	88.9%
4	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680	$22,872	$9,286	65.5%	92.7%
5	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$26,353	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
6	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715		$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
7	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$13,091		$8,353	47.2%	96.1%
8	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington	$38,920		$59,900	67.9%	82.7%
9	Whitman College Walla Walla, Washington	$35,506		$61,492	81.0%	47.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington-Seattle worth considering despite its 47.52% acceptance rate?

The Seattle campus delivers an 83.70% graduation rate, significantly higher than other state options like Central Washington (49.90%) or Eastern Washington (47.20%). Students pay just $13,485 net price while gaining access to Seattle's tech corridor where writing skills are increasingly valued.

How do public universities compare to private colleges for writing program value?

Public options range from $10,017 to $18,680 net price compared to private schools at $21,370 to $38,920. However, Pacific Lutheran University justifies its $21,370 cost with the state's highest graduate earnings at $29,685, while Western Washington offers solid value at $18,680 with a 65.50% completion rate.

Does the Washington College Grant significantly impact program affordability?

The grant covers full tuition at public colleges for qualifying students, making in-state costs as low as $8,353 at Eastern Washington or $9,192 at Central Washington. This transforms the affordability market, especially given that graduates typically carry $14,000 to $20,036 in debt.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.