by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for creative writing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in creative writing to qualified students.
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The creative writing bachelor'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 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for creative writing students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in creative writing.
It's difficult to beat University of Arizona if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in creative writing. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in creative writing from University of Arizona
It's hard to beat The University of Texas at El Paso if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in creative writing. Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in creative writing from The University of Texas at El Paso
University of Central Oklahoma is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in creative writing. UCO is a large public university located in the suburb of Edmond.More information about a bachelor’s in creative writing from University of Central Oklahoma
Stephen F Austin State University is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in creative writing. SFASU is a large public university located in the town of Nacogdoches.More information about a bachelor’s in creative writing from Stephen F Austin State University
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Explore the best creative writing colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 572 | 56 |
| Oklahoma | 377 | 36 |
| Arizona | 356 | 71 |
| New Mexico | 202 | 5 |
Creative Writing is one of 4 different types of Writing Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing | 210 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | 134 |
| General Writing | 74 |
