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Creative Writing Programs in Houston, Texas

Dedicated creative writing degrees (BFA, BA, MFA and PhD) offered by schools in Houston, Texas. English degrees with a creative writing concentration are not listed.

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University of Houston

M.F.A. in Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Location: Houston, TX
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program.
Genres: Poetry · Fiction
Duration: Three years of teaching-assistantship support (6 long semesters)
Funding: Competitive full funding$18,235.89 stipend (9 months (first-year salary))
Tuition: $412.74 per credit · In-state — CLASS - Liberal Arts Masters, resident (consolidated tuition and incidental fees per SCH) · 2026-2027
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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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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