Universities in North America
75 Master's Programs in Creative Writing in North America
- programs
- 75 programs
- universities
- 58 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 30,134 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Creative Writing in North America and Masters in Creative Writing in North America.
North America has 75 masters programs in creative writing open to international students, at 58 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 30,134 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 18,239 USD and 36,804 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
12 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
Masters (MS) in Creative Writing in North America: common questions
- How many creative writing programs are there in North America?
- 75 creative writing masters programs at 58 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a creative writing degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in creative writing in North America is 30,134 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 18,239 USD and 36,804 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 (75 of 75).
- Are any of these creative writing programs available online?
- 4 of the 75 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
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