by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 33 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of creative writing. Combined, these schools handed out 466 master's degrees in creative writing to qualified students.
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The creative writing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality creative writing program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for creative writing students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Creative Writing Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for creative writing students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in creative writing needs to take a look at Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in creative writing from Vanderbilt University
George Mason University is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in creative writing. GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in creative writing from George Mason University
North Carolina State University is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in creative writing. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in creative writing from North Carolina State University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in creative writing. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in creative writing from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in creative writing from Virginia Tech
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tampa.More information about a master’s in creative writing from University of South Florida - Main Campus
UCF is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a master’s in creative writing from University of Central Florida
Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in creative writing from Liberty University
Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in creative writing from Old Dominion University
UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in creative writing from University of Kentucky
Learn about other programs related to Creative Writing that might interest you.
Low-Residency MFA in Fiction and Nonfiction
Harness your passion for storytelling with SNHU's Mountainview Low-Residency MFA in Fiction and Nonfiction. In this small, two-year creative writing program, students work one-on-one with our distinguished faculty remotely for most of the semester but convene for weeklong intensive residencies in June and January. At residencies, students critique each other's work face-to-face, meet with major authors, agents and editors and learn how to teach at the college level.
Explore the best creative writing colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 87 |
| Georgia | 370 | 13 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 111 |
| Virginia | 331 | 74 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 22 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 43 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 26 |
| Alabama | 258 | 20 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 31 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 15 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 16 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 8 |
One of 4 majors within the Writing Studies area of study, Creative Writing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing | 132 |
| Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies | 131 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | 35 |
| General Writing | 6 |
