Creative Writing Programs in Washington, DC

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

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American University

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Washington, DC

Campus-based · Full-time, Part-time

Fiction · Creative Nonfiction · Poetry

Most students complete the degree in 2 years

Partial funding

$2,163 per credit · All students — Graduate students, per credit hour (on-campus and most online programs) · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

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