Best Creative Writing Schools Near Coeur d'Alene, ID (2026)

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

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has 3 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $8,586 to $25,959 per year for indexed programs. Coeur d’Alene has a population of about 55,558. Median household income is $70,845 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Writer and Author at a median $56,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to Coeur d’Alene

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

New Saint Andrews College

Moscow, ID 67.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
82.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 72%
Tuition
In‑state$16,800
Out‑of‑state$16,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 68.3 miles from Coeur d'Alene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Boise State University

Boise, ID 284.7 miles from Coeur d'Alene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Creative Writing Wages Near Coeur d’Alene

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide)
Writer and Author$56,360
EditorN/A
English Language and Literature Teacher, PostsecondaryN/A

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.

Coeur d’Alene at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,845Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited creative writing schools are near Coeur d’Alene, ID?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Coeur d’Alene. The closest is Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA (39.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Idaho (68.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Idaho are: Writer and Author ($56,360). Wages for Coeur d’Alene workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Post Falls instead of Coeur d’Alene?

Post Falls, ID is 6.9 miles from Coeur d’Alene 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 Coeur d’Alene an affordable place to study creative writing?

Coeur d’Alene’s median household income of $70,845 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coeur d’Alene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Coeur d’Alene

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Coeur d’Alene:

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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