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2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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

Across the Southwest region, there were 356 creative writing graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 166 creative writing graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in creative writing. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great creative writing programs and 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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Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Creative Writing (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#14 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution located in Edinburg, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree creative writing students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

Full UT Rio Grande Valley Creative Writing Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at El Paso. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. The University of Texas at El Paso is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #5 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Texas is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree creative writing students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNT has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618.

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#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s creative writing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree creative writing students whose families make $75-$110k list, NMSU Main Campus has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275.

Read more about Creative Writing at NMSU Main Campus

#6

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#2 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Northern Arizona University is a large school located in Flagstaff, Arizona that handed out 14 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489.

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#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Houston - Victoria did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Victoria, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree creative writing students whose families make $75-$110k list, UH Victoria has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Victoria are $15,466, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Creative Writing at UH Victoria

#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Texas State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in San Marcos, Texas, this large public school handed out 31 degrees to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree creative writing students whose families make $75-$110k list, Texas State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040.

Full Texas State Creative Writing Report

#7 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 7 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #7 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Creative Writing Report

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 7 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963.

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#11

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

University of Houston landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s creative writing degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #8 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

Read more about Creative Writing at UH

#12

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree creative writing students whose families make $75-$110k list, University of Arizona has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Creative Writing at University of Arizona

#13

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

With a ranking of #13, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s creative writing degrees to qualified students.

SHSU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Sam Houston State University Creative Writing Report

#14

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#9 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree creative writing students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNM has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Creative Writing at University of New Mexico - Main Campus

#13 in overall quality

University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Edmond, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s creative writing degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCO, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCO are $17,913.

Full University of Central Oklahoma Creative Writing Report

With a ranking of #16, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236.

Read more about Creative Writing at University of Oklahoma

#17

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#10 in overall quality

Oklahoma City University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and it awarded 7 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

OCU also made our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma City University are $13,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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