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2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
308 Degrees Awarded
$21,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Creative Writing is the 118th most popular major in the country with 6,586 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Plains States region, there were 527 creative writing graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 308 creative writing graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in creative writing. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent creative writing programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the creative writing program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The creative writing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Creative Writing (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 13 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

WUSTL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Washington University in St Louis Creative Writing Report

#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 10 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Creative Writing at UMN Twin Cities

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s creative writing degrees to qualified students.

Iowa State also took the #3 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Creative Writing at Iowa State University

#4

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree creative writing students whose families make $0-$30k list, UMSL has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMSL Creative Writing Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, this fairly large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Minnesota State Mankato, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State Mankato are $8,788, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Creative Writing at Minnesota State Mankato

#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#4 in overall quality

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 53 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa also made our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Creative Writing at University of Iowa

University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s creative writing degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UNOMAHA also took the #0 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Creative Writing at University of Nebraska at Omaha

#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Lindenwood University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 82 degrees to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

Lindenwood University also made our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550.

Read full report on Creative Writing at Lindenwood University

#10 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s creative writing degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield Creative Writing Report

#10

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
#13 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Missouri - Kansas City is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMKC, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Creative Writing Report

#11

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#7 in overall quality

Hamline University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s creative writing degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

Hamline also took the #7 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hamline are $11,577.

Read more about Creative Writing at Hamline

#12

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Kansas is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

KU also made our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Kansas Creative Writing Report

#13

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Wichita State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Wichita State University is located in Wichita, Kansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s creative writing degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WSU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WSU Creative Writing Report

#14

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#9 in overall quality

Augsburg University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Augsburg University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s creative writing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree creative writing students whose families make $0-$30k list, Augsburg has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augsburg University are $13,165, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Creative Writing at Augsburg

#15

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#6 in overall quality

Creighton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 8 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Creighton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528.

Read full report on Creative Writing at Creighton

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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