by our College Data Analytics Team
[Creative Writing](/majors/english-language-literature/writing-studies/creative-writing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for creative writing students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the creative writing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Bennington College earned the #1 spot for value among creative writing schools in Vermont. Located in the town of Bennington, Bennington College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,262. Typical student debt for creative writing graduates is $26,815. Early-career creative writing graduates make about $29,031. Set against $26,815 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bennington College admits about 44% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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