Terre Haute, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $37,200 to $74,320 per year for indexed programs. Terre Haute has a population of about 58,491. Median household income is $41,960 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Writer and Author at a median $75,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Terre Haute
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Terre Haute, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
57%
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,527
Avg net price
$22,264/yr
TuitionIn‑state$59,070
Out‑of‑state$59,070
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,742
Avg net price
$16,264/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 192
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,610
Avg net price
$21,602/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,200
Out‑of‑state$37,200
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,235
Avg net price
$36,041/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 83
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,424
Avg net price
$14,600/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 198
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,376
Avg net price
$22,855/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,710
Out‑of‑state$38,710
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,770
Avg net price
$18,499/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,172
Out‑of‑state$44,172
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,986
Avg net price
$22,866/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana creative writing page.
Creative Writing Wages Near Terre Haute
Terre Haute is part of the Terre Haute, IN metro area (BLS area code 45460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $75,820 | IN statewide | $86,355 |
| Editor | $56,440 | IN statewide | $64,282 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $73,780 | Terre Haute, IN | $84,032 |
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.
Terre Haute at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 58,491 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $41,960 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Terre Haute-Area Cities With Creative Writing Programs
- Charleston, IL – 42.8 mi away (21,105 pop)
- Danville, IL – 48.4 mi away (48,785 pop)
- Bloomington, IN – 50.0 mi away (114,140 pop)
- Vincennes, IN – 55.0 mi away (20,726 pop)
- Plainfield, IN – 55.9 mi away (31,409 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near Terre Haute, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Terre Haute. The closest is DePauw University in Greencastle, IN (30.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Butler University (69.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles near Terre Haute?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near Terre Haute are: Writer and Author ($75,820), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($73,780), Editor ($56,440). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Charleston instead of Terre Haute?
Charleston, IL is 42.8 miles from Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute an affordable place to study creative writing?
Terre Haute’s median household income of $41,960 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Terre Haute while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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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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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