Universities in North America
322 Creative Writing Programs in North America
- programs
- 322 programs
- universities
- 160 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 31,104 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in Creative Writing in North America and Bachelors in Creative Writing in North America.
North America has 322 creative writing programs open to international students, at 160 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 31,104 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 21,975 USD and 43,302 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Creative Writing programs
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Creative Writing tuition fees in North America, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Top universities for Creative Writing in North America
Ranked by how many creative writing programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
January intake in North America
22 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Creative Writing, M.F.A. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Creative Writing, MFA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Theater-Playwriting MFA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Creative Writing MFA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Spanish Creative Writing, MFA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Creative Writing, M.F.A. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
Study Creative Writing in North America: common questions
- How many creative writing programs are there in North America?
- 322 creative writing programs at 160 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a creative writing degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in creative writing in North America is 31,104 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 21,975 USD and 43,302 USD a year.
- Can I study creative writing in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the creative writing programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (322 of 322).
- Are any of these creative writing programs available online?
- 83 of the 322 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for creative writing in North America?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 30,134 USD, against 31,104 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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