Best Creative Writing Schools Near Crestview, FL (2026)

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

Crestview, Florida is home to about 28,046 residents. Median household income is $69,279 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Editor at a median $73,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to Crestview

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

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL 137.4 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,675
Avg net price $11,297/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 263.8 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $6,541/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 172

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 308.5 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 311.9 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL 314.5 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,819
Avg net price $38,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 336.0 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,294
Avg net price $28,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Stetson University

DeLand, FL 337.5 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,642
Avg net price $19,372/yr
Tuition
In‑state$57,410
Out‑of‑state$57,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 337.6 miles from Crestview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Creative Writing Wages Near Crestview

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Writer and Author$68,080
Editor$73,950
English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary$59,740

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.

Crestview at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,046Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,279Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Florida are: Editor ($73,950), Writer and Author ($68,080), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($59,740). Wages for Crestview workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Walton Beach instead of Crestview?

Fort Walton Beach, FL is 22.5 miles from Crestview 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 Crestview an affordable place to study creative writing?

Crestview’s median household income of $69,279 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Crestview while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Crestview

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

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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