Universities in North America
109 Bachelor's Programs in Creative Writing in North America
- programs
- 109 programs
- universities
- 85 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 109 bachelors programs in creative writing open to international students, at 85 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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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
3 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.
- Bachelor in Creative Writing — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Professional Writing — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Writing and Rhetoric — DePaul University, Chicago · starts Jan 2027
Bachelors in Creative Writing in North America: common questions
- How many creative writing programs are there in North America?
- 109 creative writing bachelors programs at 85 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 (109 of 109).
- Are any of these creative writing programs available online?
- 2 of the 109 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study creative writing in North America?
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