Holland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs. Holland has a population of about 34,266. Median household income is $72,905 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $78,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Holland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Holland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Holland 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 Holland.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,562
Avg net price
$15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 188
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,735
Avg net price
$8,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 126
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
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
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
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 Holland
Holland is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). 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 | N/A | MI statewide | – |
| Editor | $61,860 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $64,775 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $78,260 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $81,948 |
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.
Holland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 34,266 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,905 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Holland-Area Cities With Creative Writing Programs
- Wyoming, MI – 21.6 mi away (75,567 pop)
- Walker, MI – 23.4 mi away (24,775 pop)
- Grand Rapids, MI – 26.1 mi away (595,467 pop)
- Kentwood, MI – 26.9 mi away (51,689 pop)
- Norton Shores, MI – 28.3 mi away (24,340 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near Holland, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Holland. The closest is Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI (29.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Albion College (77.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles near Holland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near Holland are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,260), Editor ($61,860). 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 Wyoming instead of Holland?
Wyoming, MI is 21.6 miles from Holland 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 Holland an affordable place to study creative writing?
Holland’s median household income of $72,905 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Holland 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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