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University of Pittsburgh · The Writing Program, Department of English, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
A 33-credit undergraduate major (24 credits of writing courses and 9 of literature) in which students choose a fiction, poetry, or nonfiction track. Each track moves from introductory to intermediate courses and ends in a senior seminar; students also take at least one writing course outside their genre.
Pitt lists the degree as a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing (renamed from the English Writing program); it is a stand-alone major with fiction, poetry, and nonfiction tracks, not an English degree with a concentration.
Source: academics.pitt.edu · verified October 9, 2026We list dedicated creative writing degrees only. Eligibility rules
FictionPoetryCreative Nonfiction
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Undergraduate, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Pennsylvania residents, full-time two termsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $21,594 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: tuition.pitt.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Undergraduate, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, out-of-state residents, full-time two termsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $43,328 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: tuition.pitt.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
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Writing Program undergraduate writing awards prize
Awards: 4
Eligibility: Undergraduate students
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