Biloxi, Mississippi has 2 accredited schools offering creative writing programs. Biloxi has a population of about 49,011. Median household income is $55,958 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $60,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Biloxi
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Biloxi, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Biloxi 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 Biloxi.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,440
Avg net price
$15,676/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,848
Avg net price
$26,034/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,128
Avg net price
$12,411/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,994
Avg net price
$13,314/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 124
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi creative writing page.
Creative Writing Wages Near Biloxi
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $54,180 |
| Editor | $54,380 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $60,680 |
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.
Biloxi at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 49,011 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,958 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Biloxi-Area Cities With Creative Writing Programs
- Gulfport, MS – 7.0 mi away (222,131 pop)
- Pascagoula, MS – 24.6 mi away (49,504 pop)
- Slidell, LA – 50.5 mi away (94,320 pop)
- Mobile, AL – 52.8 mi away (201,367 pop)
- Prichard, AL – 54.2 mi away (22,185 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near Biloxi, MS?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Biloxi. The closest is University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA (72.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Loyola University New Orleans (77.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles in Mississippi?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Mississippi are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($60,680), Editor ($54,380), Writer and Author ($54,180). Wages for Biloxi workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Gulfport instead of Biloxi?
Gulfport, MS is 7.0 miles from Biloxi 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 Biloxi an affordable place to study creative writing?
Biloxi’s median household income of $55,958 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Biloxi while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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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