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Master's Degree in Creative Writing

Master’s Degrees in Creative Writing

3,478 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 229 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in creative writing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 26% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.5% of creative writing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Creative Writing Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,478 people earned their master's degree in creative writing. This earns it the #63 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in creative writing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,478
Bachelor’s Degree 3,311
Basic Certificate 280
Associate Degree 189
Graduate Certificate 161
Undergraduate Certificate 41
Doctor’s Degree 23

Earnings of Creative Writing Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in creative writing. About 69.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,048
Women 2,430
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The racial-ethnic distribution of creative writing master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 157
Black or African American 239
Hispanic or Latino 365
White 2,224
International Students 157
Other Races/Ethnicities 336
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There are 229 colleges that offer a master’s degree in creative writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
101 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for creative writing students seekinga master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in creative writing from SNHU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

97 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Columbia. Of these students, 72% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
88 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lindenwood University. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Lindenwood University. About 80% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Montpelier, Vermont
88 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in creative writing from VCFA. About 87% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

The New School

New York, New York
83 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The New School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in creative writing from New School University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#6

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts
75 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Emerson College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in creative writing. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Emerson. About 84% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

New York University

New York, New York
55 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in creative writing from NYU. About 64% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
54 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Iowa. Of these students, 50% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
45 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in creative writing. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Johns Hopkins. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#10

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
39 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in creative writing from DU. Of these students, 77% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
38 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Riverside. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in creative writing from UCR. Of these students, 69% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queens University of Charlotte comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Queens. About 81% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
32 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wilkes University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Wilkes. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#13

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
32 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hamline University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in creative writing. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,134 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,003 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Hamline. Of these students, 89% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
30 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pacific University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Pacific. Of these students, 79% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
29 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in creative writing from USFCA. Of these students, 48% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
28 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern Maine. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in creative writing from University of Southern Maine.

#18

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
27 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in creative writing from EWU. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#19

Warren Wilson College

Swannanoa, North Carolina
26 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Warren Wilson College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Warren Wilson. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Antioch University - Los Angeles

Culver City, California
25 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Antioch University - Los Angeles comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in creative writing. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in creative writing from Antioch University - Los Angeles. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to creative writing that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Technical & Scientific Writing 377
Other Rhetoric & Composition 119
Rhetoric & Composition 109
General Writing 77

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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