East Lansing, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs. East Lansing has a population of about 45,394. Median household income is $43,547 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 67.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $84,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to East Lansing
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near East Lansing, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Lansing 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 East Lansing.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,799
Avg net price
$14,301/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,742
Avg net price
$20,694/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$83,648
Avg net price
$13,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 206
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,793
Avg net price
$15,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 156
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,314
Avg net price
$20,301/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,955
Avg net price
$10,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,874
Avg net price
$17,597/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 183
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,529
Avg net price
$17,124/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 73
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan creative writing page.
Creative Writing Wages Near East Lansing
East Lansing is part of the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area (BLS area code 29620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $61,980 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $65,242 |
| Editor | $65,400 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $68,842 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $84,790 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $89,253 |
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.
East Lansing at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 45,394 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,547 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 67.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other East Lansing-Area Cities With Creative Writing Programs
- Lansing, MI – 4.5 mi away (318,278 pop)
- Owosso, MI – 23.1 mi away (21,653 pop)
- Jackson, MI – 35.1 mi away (88,394 pop)
- Flint, MI – 44.3 mi away (338,616 pop)
- South Lyon, MI – 46.7 mi away (123,555 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near East Lansing, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near East Lansing. The closest is Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (55.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles near East Lansing?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near East Lansing are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($84,790), Editor ($65,400), Writer and Author ($61,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Lansing instead of East Lansing?
Lansing, MI is 4.5 miles from East Lansing 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 East Lansing an affordable place to study creative writing?
East Lansing’s median household income of $43,547 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Lansing while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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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