Creative WritingNorth America

403 Master's degrees in Creative Writing in North America

Long Island University (LIU)3,8(5)

New York City, United States

Writing and Producing for Television

At its heart, the Writing and Producing for Television programme from the Long Island University (LIU) mirrors the real world of a TV writers room: In year one, students are presented with an idea for a TV series.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,768/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre - Playwriting

The Theatre - Playwriting is a vital and ascendant MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin situated in a vibrant and non-traditional theatre city. This acclaimed three-year program combines a rigorous immersion in the tactical craft of playwriting with a bold and aesthetically diverse embrace of collaborative theatre models.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$19,212/yr

Hamline University3,0(1)

Saint Paul, United States

Creative Writing

At Creative Writing from Hamline University you'll dive deep into the study of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction while you develop a breadth of knowledge to experiment across genres.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$10,208/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Writing

The Writing program at Columbia University is highly regarded for its rigorous approach to literary instruction and for its faculty of acclaimed writers and editors who are devoted and dedicated teachers.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$77,840/yr

Northern Michigan University4,2(16)

Marquette, United States

Creative Writing

Northern Michigan University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program is a three-year, 48-credit degree. Students will take workshops in more than one genre (we offer fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and occasionally screenwriting), two literature courses plus one critical theory course.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$16,278/yr

University of Pittsburgh4,2(6)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

English Writing

The English Writing at University of Pittsburgh is a three-year degree providing students with the time and opportunity to produce a book-length final manuscript.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$47,378/yr

University of Oklahoma4,5(30)

Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Professional Writing

The Master of Professional Writing (MPW) from University of Oklahoma is one of the first programs of its kind in the United States, focusing on popular fiction and nonfiction.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,891/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Writing for Screen & Television

The Writing for Screen & Television MFA program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year degree program which concentrates on training screenwriters to work in the entertainment industry and beyond.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$60,478/yr

Portland State University4,1(47)

Portland, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Book Publishing

The Book Publishing program from Portland State University provides its students with a comprehensive view of the publishing industry through general, specialized, and experiential learning that immerses students in the work that it takes to publish a book from acquisition to launch.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$8,832/yr

Old Dominion University4,3(12)

Norfolk, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Technical Writing

Technical Writing from Old Dominion University has a breadth of course offerings that provide students with the foundation for solving communication issues in the workplace.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$40,050/yr

University of Missouri - Kansas City4,4(7)

Kansas City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

English Creative Writing and Media Arts - Creative Nonfiction

The English Creative Writing and Media Arts - Creative Nonfiction at University of Missouri - Kansas City graduates will show mastery of storytelling craft through the creation of a full-length manuscript of creative nonfiction 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

Johns Hopkins University4,6(49)

Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Writing Seminars

The Writing Seminars program from Johns Hopkins University is designed for students committed to the study and practice of literary writing at the highest level of accomplishment.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$64,730/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Professional Writing (Online)

As a writer, you have a lot of flexibility in your career direction. You can write to sell products or move hearts. You can even be your own boss by working as a freelancer. If you are interested in a degree that can be used in many different career fields, then perhaps Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Professional Writing (Online) is for you.

M.A. Part-time Online

1½ year$13,200/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Theory and Composition - Songwriting

At the Music Theory and Composition - Songwriting MM program from New York University you'll take private lessons in composition, develop specific skills and sensibilities, and acquire a set of tools and techniques necessary to build a career in the constantly evolving music industry.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$55,254/yr

Iowa State University4,6(9)

Ames, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing and Environment

Iowa State University’s three-year MFA program in Creative Writing and Environment cultivates in its students an interdisciplinary approach to research and writing.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years, 8 months$31,954/yr

University of Utah4,6(14)

Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Writing and Rhetoric

The Writing and Rhetoric program at the University of Utah in creative writing is small and selective. It gives students the opportunity to study literature, participate in intensive writing workshops, and work in a close community of writers.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,708/yr

University of North Carolina Greensboro4,0(5)

Greensboro, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing offered by University of North Carolina Greensboro is a two-year residency program with an emphasis on providing studio time for the writing of poetry or fiction. The students develop their particular talents through small classes in writing, literature, publishing, and the arts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,328/yr

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,3(17)

Urbana, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Literature and Writing Studies

Our combined MA/PhD Literature and Writing Studies program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is divided into three stages for both Writing Studies and Literary Studies students: MA Coursework, PhD coursework and Special Fields Exam, and Dissertation and Defense.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,266/yr

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth4,0(4)

New York City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Professional Writing and Communication

The Professional Writing and Communication program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth meets a growing demand for professional and technical communicators. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in professional and technical writing are growing faster than average.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,629/yr

Concordia University Montréal4,2(94)

Montréal, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

English - Creative Writing

The English - Creative Writing programme at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, thesis-based Master of Arts. Delivered full-time at the Sir George Williams Campus, this 45-credit course allows writers to develop their unique voice and creative vision within a vibrant, artistically-focused urban environment.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,428/yr