375 Master's degrees in Creative Writing in United States

In the flexible master’s in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University, you have the unique opportunity to study across genres and develop and revise your work under the mentorship of acclaimed authors and poets. 

The MFA in Creative Writing from Boise State University represents a student’s mastery of one of the genres of creative writing, as well as a thorough grounding in traditional and contemporary letters. 

The Creative Writing MFA program offered by The New School is designed to help you develop your craft in workshops and literature seminars led by an internationally recognized faculty and renowned authors.

The MFA in Creative Writing program from Augsburg University can be completed in nine courses (46 credits) over two years by taking the three summer residencies, four long-distance mentorship and reading courses (fall and spring semesters), a craft paper course, and a thesis course.

Situated in historic Lexington and surrounded by the awesomeness of thoroughbred horse farms and bourbon distilleries, the Creative Writing at the University of Kentucky enjoys a rich literary heritage dating back to 1947, when Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist A.B. Guthrie first offered courses in fiction. 

The Master of Arts in English and Writing Studies at California State University San Bernardino is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced studies in the related fields of applied linguistics and teaching English as a second language, literature, composition and rhetoric, as well as English pedagogy and public and professional writing.

Creative Writing and Literature from Stony Brook University emphasizes creative work in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.  

The English and Literature - Creative Writing programme at the University of Michigan offers a rigorous public study experience. This master degree focuses on advanced literary craft and critical analysis. Students engage in intensive workshops and seminars designed to refine their creative voice over the duration of the course.

In the New York Film Academy Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) in Screenwriting degree program, students master cinematic storytelling concepts and techniques.

The purpose of the MFA Creative Writing program at Alaska Pacific University is to provide an engaging, rigorous, and culturally responsive learning environment for emerging writers from all backgrounds, while showcasing and supporting the work of Alaskan, Indigenous, and Northern writers.

Becoming a great writer is at once an intensely personal and a deeply collaborative process. This Creative Writing program at State University of New York at New Paltz is designed to help writers find their voices and find their audiences.

The Teaching in Reading and Language Arts programme at Oakland University is a Master of Arts in Teaching designed for certified educators. This comprehensive degree offers flexible study modes to enhance literacy instruction skills. Students can complete the curriculum in 32 to 36 credits, depending on their chosen pathway.

The Writing and Design for Musical Theater specialization at Berklee College of Music will equip students with theory and experience in the collaborative art of musical theater. Using traditional and contemporary methods, students will conduct intensive study of storytelling.

Small, intensive and supportive, merging a playful approach to contemporary experimentation with an ambitious exploration of literary traditions, Miami University's English - Creative Writing program draws students from across the country and beyond to classes in creative nonfiction, poetry, fiction, multimedia and performance writing.

The Reading degree from National Louis University is for educators seeking an in-depth understanding of the research, theory, and practice related to reading and writing processes and expertise in literacy assessment and instruction.

This one-of-a-kind Writing Popular Fiction program of Seton Hill University teaches writers to create – and market – the fiction that sells. It is designed for new or experienced authors who wish to write within popular fiction genres such as romance, science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery or young adult.

Creative Writing from Western Colorado University lets you pursue your dream of becoming a published author.

The Creative Writing MFA at The University of New Mexico is a three-year, full-time programme designed for dedicated writers. This studio-based degree integrates workshops in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction with pedagogy and literature. Students benefit from teaching assistantships and a rich, culturally diverse environment.

The Theatre programme at the University of South Carolina is a comprehensive M.A.T. degree designed for aspiring educators. This public study mode course focuses on PK-12 certification, blending artistic practice with pedagogical theory. Students develop professional teaching skills through extensive school-based internships.

The Creative Writing and Literature programme is offered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. A student may petition the Thesis Advisory Committee and the department chair to take up to 6 credit hours of independent study to be applied toward the English M.F.A. electives requirement.