PhD Creative Writing Programs in Texas

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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PhDDoctor of Philosophy in Creative Writing and Literature

Houston, TX

Campus-based

Poetry · Fiction

Teaching-assistantship support for 5 years (10 long semesters)

Competitive full funding$20,448.36 stipend (9 months (first-year salary))

$320 per credit · In-state — CLASS - Doctoral, resident (consolidated tuition and incidental fees per SCH) · 2026-2027

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