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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Creative Writing in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

42 Ranked Colleges
501 Degrees Awarded
$24,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 6,586 people earned their degree in creative writing, making the major the 118th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 849 creative writing graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 501 creative writing graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 42 colleges that offer 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the creative writing program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Creative Writing in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s creative writing degrees to qualified students.

UF also took the #9 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Creative Writing at University of Florida

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 42 schools in the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s creative writing degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Creative Writing at NC State

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 42 schools in the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Creative Writing at UCF

#14 in overall quality

Out of the 42 schools in the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 8 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 42 schools in the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Creative Writing at Florida State University

#6

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. McNeese State University is a public institution located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at McNeese State University are $16,386.

Read full report on Creative Writing at McNeese State University

Florida International University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Miami, Florida 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.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

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#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Creative Writing Report

#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 12 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Creative Writing at University of Virginia

#10

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree creative writing students with aid list, FAU has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Creative Writing at FAU

#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read more about Creative Writing at WVU

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 28 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Creative Writing at GMU

#13

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. UNO is a medium-sized school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 31 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Orleans are $13,678, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of New Orleans Creative Writing Report

#14

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 9 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree creative writing students with aid list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#15

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi

Mississippi University for Women came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. MUW is located in Columbus, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s creative writing degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at MUW are $7,525, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Creative Writing at Mississippi University for Women

#16

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ole Miss Creative Writing Report

#17

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

With a ranking of #17, Murray State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Murray, Kentucky, this medium-sized public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

Murray State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Murray State University Creative Writing Report

#18

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Creative Writing at Western Kentucky University

#19

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Vanderbilt is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 7 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt Creative Writing Report

#20

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNCW is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNCW, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNCW are $21,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Creative Writing at University of North Carolina at Wilmington

#21

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

Old Dominion University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 7 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Old Dominion, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Old Dominion Creative Writing Report

#17 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #22. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 7 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree creative writing students with aid list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

Read full report on Creative Writing at Louisiana State University

#23

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#18 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s creative writing degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree creative writing students with aid list, UARK has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Creative Writing at UARK

#24

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina

Coastal Carolina University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Conway, South Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s creative writing students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Creative Writing at Coastal Carolina University

#25

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Creative Writing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Richmond, Kentucky, and it awarded 12 masters’s creative writing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Kentucky University are $14,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Eastern Kentucky University Creative Writing Report

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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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  • 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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