Best Creative Writing Schools Near Hudson, OH (2026)

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

Hudson, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $26,284 per year for indexed programs. Hudson has a population of about 23,007. Median household income is $180,931 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $66,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to Hudson

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

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 8.2 miles from Hudson
  • 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

#2

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 11.9 miles from Hudson
  • 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

#3

Hiram College

Hiram, OH 16.2 miles from Hudson
  • 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

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 21.8 miles from Hudson
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 23.2 miles from Hudson
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH 40.5 miles from Hudson
  • 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

#7

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 42.3 miles from Hudson
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 52.8 miles from Hudson
  • 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

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

Creative Writing Wages Near Hudson

Hudson is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). 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$59,900Akron, OH$64,133
Editor$59,410Akron, OH$63,608
English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary$66,040Akron, OH$70,707

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.

Hudson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,007Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$180,931Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+75.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Hudson. The closest is Kent State University at Kent in Kent, OH (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baldwin Wallace University (23.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near Hudson are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($66,040), Writer and Author ($59,900), Editor ($59,410). 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 Stow instead of Hudson?

Stow, OH is 4.4 miles from Hudson 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 Hudson an affordable place to study creative writing?

Hudson’s median household income of $180,931 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hudson 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 Hudson

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

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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