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403 Master's degrees in Creative Writing in North America
Hollins University4,0(1)
Roanoke, United States Screenwriting
Screenwriting at Hollins University offer an experience unlike anything on the East Coast. We’ll challenge your expectations and help you prepare for a career in writing for film, television, and digital media.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1½ year$24,000/yr
Naropa University4,3(4)
Boulder, United States Creative Writing and Poetics
Creative Writing and Poetics from Naropa University encourages the practice of writing as literary experiment: a radical inquiry into mind and language, and, by extension, into the nature of otherness and interdependence.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$17,310/yr
Regis University4,5(6)
Online Creative Writing
Regis University’s Mile-High MFA in Creative Writing provides students one-on-one instruction in poetry, fiction or creative nonfiction, with optional semester studies in scriptwriting, graphic narrative, picture books or editing.
M.F.A. Part-time Online
$43,794/full
DePaul University4,0(20)
Chicago, United States Top 9% in Worldwide Writing and Publishing
In the flexible master’s in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University, you have the unique opportunity to study across genres and develop and revise your work under the mentorship of acclaimed authors and poets.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
2 years$19,488/yr
University of Houston4,3(23)
Houston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Creative Writing
The faculty and staff of the Creative Writing program of the University of Houston work hard to ensure that their students have a rich and engaging graduate education.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$13,905/yr
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, United States Creative Writing (Nonfiction)
Welcome to the Creative Writing (Nonfiction) Master of Fine Arts program at St. Francis College, an enriching educational journey dedicated to honing the art and craft of nonfiction writing.
M.F.A. Full-time Blended
2 years$11,700/yr
University of Missouri–St. Louis3,5(4)
Saint Louis, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Creative Writing
The Creative Writing programme at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is a terminal Master of Fine Arts degree. This 39-credit-hour course is delivered on campus, allowing students to master the craft of fiction and poetry. It offers a full-time academic experience focused on professional literary development and creative excellence.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$62,790/yr
University of Tennessee Knoxville4,4(7)
Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Creative Writing
The MFA degree with a major in Creative Writing from University of Tennessee Knoxville is a two-year program that provides a combination studio/academic course of study.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1 yearFree
University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,4(7)
Irvine, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Writing
Programs in the Writing of poetry and fiction lead to the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Writing of University of California, Irvine (UCI) degree in English. In addition to the workshops and seminars taught within the Writing Programs by its faculty, instruction is offered by visiting writers.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$27,864/yr
University of Kansas4,6(8)
Lawrence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Scenography
The Scenography M.F.A. at the University of Kansas is a three-year, full-time terminal degree for professionals in theatre, film, and television design. This integrated programme focuses on a unified approach to stagecraft, allowing students to develop diverse portfolios through intensive on-campus study and practice.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$20,712/yr
Rutgers University4,2(61)
Camden, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Creative Writing
What makes the Creative Writing programme of Rutgers University different? We fully fund full-time students and provide substantial financial support for part-time students who pursue a terminal degree in creative writing.
M.F.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$36,000/yr
University of Missouri - Kansas City4,4(7)
Kansas City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide English Creative Writing and Media Arts - Fiction
The English Creative Writing and Media Arts - Fiction at University of Missouri - Kansas City graduates will show mastery of storytelling craft through the creation of a full-length manuscript of poetry, fiction that: a) is structurally sound; b) is polished and complete; c) has a distinct voice and/or vision.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$28,371/yr
University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)
Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Writing for Dramatic Media
This Writing for Dramatic Media major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas focuses specifically on the art and craft of writing for performance. This is a three-year long creative writing discipline housed in a film department.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$28,895/yr
The University of Arizona4,2(46)
Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Creative Writing
Whether you're weaving a fictional tale, a nonfiction blog post or a poem for the love of your life, creativity drives you. With workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry, the top-ranked Creative Writing programme at The University of Arizona will help you flourish as a writer.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$23,400/yr
Texas State University4,2(20)
San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide Creative Writing (Fiction Concentration)
The Creative Writing (Fiction Concentration) program from Texas State University offers students access to incredible resources, including readings and master classes given by acclaimed visiting writers, agent and editor talks, and facilities like the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center in Kyle and the Clark House in Smithville.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$16,380/yr
Rowan University4,2(11)
Glassboro, United States Top 9% in Worldwide Writing
The Writing programme at Rowan University is a Master of Arts (MA) degree designed for completion in four semesters. This 30-credit course offers flexible study modes for creative writers and educators. Students explore diverse genres and professional practices through a comprehensive curriculum at this respected institution.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$26,310/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(210)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Creative Writing
University of British Columbia’s Creative Writing program was the first writing program in Canada, and is the largest and most comprehensive in the country. It is highly ranked internationally, and draws students from around the world for its multi-genre approach to writing instruction.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$7,266/yr
Augsburg University3,9(9)
Minneapolis, United States Creative Writing
The MFA in Creative Writing program from Augsburg University can be completed in nine courses (46 credits) over two years by taking the three summer residencies, four long-distance mentorship and reading courses (fall and spring semesters), a craft paper course, and a thesis course.
M.F.A. Full-time Blended
2 years$18,147/yr
Chatham University5,0(1)
Pittsburgh, United States Creative Writing
Chatham University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFACW) program grows from the legacy of Rachel Carson '29, a creative writer known for her social conscience.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$20,880/yr
Point Park University3,9(9)
Online Screenwriting and Playwriting - Low-Residency
The M.F.A. in Screenwriting and Playwriting - Low-Residency program at Point Park University will immerse you in the art of dramatic writing, which is like no other literary form.
M.F.A. Part-time Online
2 years$25,260/yr