Best Creative Writing Schools Near Hilliard, OH (2026)

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

Hilliard, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs. Hilliard has a population of about 36,560. Median household income is $122,864 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Editor at a median $77,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to Hilliard

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

Capital University

Columbus, OH 12.7 miles from Hilliard
  • 4 year
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 13.1 miles from Hilliard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,313
Avg net price $19,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 18.6 miles from Hilliard
  • 4 year
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH 36.4 miles from Hilliard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 58.7 miles from Hilliard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 61.7 miles from Hilliard
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 72.0 miles from Hilliard
  • 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

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 74.4 miles from Hilliard
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Creative Writing Wages Near Hilliard

Hilliard is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Writer and Author$76,490Columbus, OH$80,094
Editor$77,810Columbus, OH$81,476
English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary$63,590Columbus, OH$66,586

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.

Hilliard at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,560Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$122,864Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+60.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited creative writing schools are near Hilliard, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Hilliard. The closest is Capital University in Columbus, OH (12.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sinclair Community College (58.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying creative writing roles near Hilliard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near Hilliard are: Editor ($77,810), Writer and Author ($76,490), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Upper Arlington instead of Hilliard?

Upper Arlington, OH is 4.5 miles from Hilliard 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 Hilliard an affordable place to study creative writing?

Hilliard’s median household income of $122,864 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hilliard 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 Hilliard

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

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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