Best Creative Writing Schools Near Yuma, AZ (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Yuma, Arizona is home to about 98,461 residents. Median household income is $62,546 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $76,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to Yuma

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Yuma, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Yuma 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:

  • 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 Yuma. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 152.1 miles from Yuma
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 155.0 miles from Yuma
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ 155.5 miles from Yuma
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,825
Avg net price $12,780/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ 159.4 miles from Yuma
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,015
Avg net price $8,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 161.7 miles from Yuma
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 163.9 miles from Yuma
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ 164.5 miles from Yuma
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,034
Avg net price $12,132/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ 166.6 miles from Yuma
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,905
Avg net price $13,336/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona creative writing page.

Creative Writing Wages Near Yuma

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Writer and Author$55,990
Editor$63,090
English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary$76,990

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.

Yuma at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population98,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,546Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying creative writing roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Arizona are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($76,990), Editor ($63,090), Writer and Author ($55,990). Wages for Yuma workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in San Luis instead of Yuma?

San Luis, AZ is 12.0 miles from Yuma 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.

Is Yuma an affordable place to study creative writing?

Yuma’s median household income of $62,546 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Yuma while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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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Other Programs Available in Yuma

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Yuma:

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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