Tuscaloosa, Alabama has 2 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $12,180 to $34,172 per year for indexed programs. Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,288. In Alabama, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Writer and Author at a median $66,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Tuscaloosa
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Tuscaloosa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tuscaloosa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Tuscaloosa.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,221
Avg net price
$22,420/yr
TuitionIn‑state$12,180
Out‑of‑state$34,172
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 115
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama creative writing page.
Creative Writing Wages Near Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area (BLS area code 46220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $66,950 | AL statewide | $76,340 |
| Editor | $63,330 | AL statewide | $72,212 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,430 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $70,046 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Tuscaloosa at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Tuscaloosa-Area Cities With Creative Writing Programs
- Northport, AL – 4.4 mi away (25,045 pop)
- Bessemer, AL – 33.4 mi away (26,511 pop)
- Alabaster, AL – 40.7 mi away (32,948 pop)
- Hoover, AL – 42.7 mi away (84,978 pop)
- Homewood, AL – 44.3 mi away (25,613 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near Tuscaloosa, AL?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Tuscaloosa. The closest is The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi University for Women (54.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles near Tuscaloosa?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near Tuscaloosa are: Writer and Author ($66,950), Editor ($63,330), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($61,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Northport instead of Tuscaloosa?
Northport, AL is 4.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and has its own set of local creative writing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: September 1, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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