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PhD Creative Writing Programs

Doctoral degrees whose official degree or program title names creative writing. A PhD in English with a creative writing concentration is not listed.

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University of Houston

Ph.D. in Creative Writing and Literature

PhDDoctor of Philosophy in Creative Writing and Literature
Location: Houston, TX
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program.
Genres: Poetry · Fiction
Duration: Teaching-assistantship support for 5 years (10 long semesters)
Funding: Competitive full funding$20,448.36 stipend (9 months (first-year salary))
Tuition: $320 per credit · In-state — CLASS - Doctoral, resident (consolidated tuition and incidental fees per SCH) · 2026-2027
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Southern California

Ph.D. in Creative Writing & Literature

PhDPh.D. in Creative Writing & Literature
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program. · Full-time
Genres: Fiction · Creative Nonfiction · Poetry
Duration: Five years
Funding: Fully funded (all admitted)
Tuition: Tuition not published
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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