Best Creative Writing Schools Near East Liverpool, OH (2026)

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

East Liverpool, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $35,874 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. East Liverpool has a population of about 9,869. Median household income is $37,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Editor at a median $72,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to East Liverpool

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

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 32.8 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 53.8 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Hiram College

Hiram, OH 55.6 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,311
Avg net price $21,058/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 58.0 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 83.2 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 84.2 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 93.1 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH 97.3 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
57.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,343
Avg net price $38,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Creative Writing Wages Near East Liverpool

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Writer and Author$65,930
Editor$72,160
English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary$65,140

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 Liverpool at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,869Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$37,262Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+7.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited creative writing schools are near East Liverpool, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near East Liverpool. The closest is Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA (32.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carnegie Mellon University (35.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Ohio are: Editor ($72,160), Writer and Author ($65,930), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($65,140). Wages for East Liverpool workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Weirton instead of East Liverpool?

Weirton, WV is 15.7 miles from East Liverpool 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 Liverpool an affordable place to study creative writing?

East Liverpool’s median household income of $37,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Liverpool while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 East Liverpool

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for East Liverpool:

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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