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403 Master's degrees in Creative Writing in North America
Southern New Hampshire University4,5(66)
Online Creative Writing Online
Share your story with the world and let the power of storytelling take your career to new heights with an online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing Online. As one of the only programs available that encourages a focus on genre fiction, Southern New Hampshire University's online MFA lets you hone your craft in an area specific to your strengths and interests.
M.F.A. Part-time Online
1 year$31,632/yr
Boston University4,1(85)
Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Playwriting
The MFA in Playwriting at Boston University is offered by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GRS) in close collaboration with the College of Fine Arts (CFA) School of Theatre.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$33,382/yr
Humber Polytechnic4,2(88)
Toronto, Canada Television Writing and Producing
The Television Writing and Producing graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic prepares you to work in the writers’ rooms of major television programmes and in television production offices as a creative producer.
Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus
3 years$13,778/yr
Eastern Michigan University4,4(7)
Ypsilanti, United States Reading
The Master of Arts in Reading program at Eastern Michigan University provides candidates with a strong theoretical foundation in the field of reading and literacy, as well as skills needed to address the needs of K-12 learners, particularly those who require specialized literacy intervention.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$20,916/yr
Northwestern University4,2(54)
Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Writing
The Writing program at Northwestern University provides students the opportunity to grow as artists within the specializations of fiction, nonfiction, popular fiction, and poetry. The small-group workshop format allows for individual attention from published, award-winning faculty.
M.A. Part-time Blended
1 yearTuition not available
Johns Hopkins University4,6(49)
Online Top 0.1% in Worldwide Writing
You bring the passion for storytelling, the Writing program at Johns Hopkins University will help you develop your craft, tap into your creativity, and increase your network. The goal is that you will leave the program ready to write, publish, and edit at the highest levels possible.
M.A. Part-time Online
1½ year$41,250/yr
Naropa University4,3(4)
Boulder, United States Creative Writing (Low-Residency)
Creative Writing (Low-Residency) offered by Naropa University, the award-winning Jack Kerouac School faculty will support you in discovering both your best creative work and your best self.
M.F.A. Full-time Blended
2 years$15,150/yr
Loyola Marymount University4,7(23)
Los Angeles, United States Writing and Producing for Television
The Writing and Producing for Television of Loyola Marymount University trains students to become writer-producers—the showrunners and creative leaders behind today’s top TV programming.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,223/yr
Western Connecticut State University4,0(5)
Online Creative and Professional Writing
The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative and Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University is a terminal degree program founded on the belief that writers who can work in multiple genres are best equipped for professional careers and that writing across genres has both practical and systemic benefits for the writer.
M.F.A. Part-time Online
2 years$19,397/yr
Hamline University3,0(1)
Saint Paul, United States Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
Hamline University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults (MFAC) program is a rigorous and supportive community that helps writers of all backgrounds develop their craft and prepare their work for publication.
M.F.A. Full-time Blended
2 years$23,608/yr
Southern New Hampshire University4,5(66)
Manchester, United States Low-Residency in Fiction and Nonfiction
Write a manuscript that shines in the Low-Residency in Fiction and Nonfiction programme at Southern New Hampshire University.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$14,940/yr
West Virginia University4,4(8)
Morgantown, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Professional Writing and Editing
The M.A. in Professional Writing and Editing at West Virginia University is a 30-hour degree that combines theories of writing with practice in real-world writing situations.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$30,024/yr
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, United States Creative Writing (Fiction)
Welcome to the Creative Writing (Fiction) Master of Fine Arts program at St. Francis College, an immersive educational journey dedicated to nurturing the art and craft of fiction writing.
M.F.A. Full-time Blended
2 years$11,700/yr
Northern Arizona University4,4(26)
Flagstaff, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Creative Writing
The Creative Writing MFA at Northern Arizona University is a 36-credit postgraduate programme delivered full-time at the Flagstaff campus. This intensive degree focuses on honing craft through workshops in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, requiring a research-based thesis and oral defence to ensure professional mastery.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$32,190/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
The City University of New York4,2(40)
New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Playwriting
The Playwriting programme at The City University of New York offers an intensive creative environment for aspiring dramatists. This postgraduate course provides a dedicated study mode for those looking to refine their craft. Students benefit from the university's central location and its rich history in the performing arts.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$20,520/yr
Roosevelt University4,0(4)
Chicago, United States Creative Writing
The Creative Writing degree from Roosevelt University provides access to a close-knit community of writers as well as the opportunity to participate in Chicago's world-class literary scene.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$16,500/yr
Columbia University4,3(91)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Writing - Literary Translation
The Writing - Literary Translation program at Columbia University offers all Writing students the opportunity to pursue coursework in literary translation as part of their studies.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$77,840/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Narrative Medicine
The Narrative Medicine MSc program offered by University of Southern California integrates narrative theory, practical experience and research methods to focus on the ethical implications of storytelling for individual/community wellness and the healthcare system.
M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$73,260/yr
Hollins University4,0(1)
Roanoke, United States Playwriting
Playwriting at Hollins University is more than a traditional three-year degree program. Similar to an intensive workshop/retreat or conference, it promotes inclusivity and collaboration, not exclusivity and competition.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$27,000/yr