Best Creative Writing Schools Near Middletown, OH (2026)

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

Middletown, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $18,161 to $53,879 per year for indexed programs. Middletown has a population of about 50,607. Median household income is $54,985 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $62,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to Middletown

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

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH 19.6 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,076
Avg net price $28,384/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,161
Out‑of‑state$41,221
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 136

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 19.7 miles from Middletown
  • 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

#3

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 26.9 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $25,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 248

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Art Academy of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH 28.4 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
13.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,368
Avg net price $34,253/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,375
Out‑of‑state$41,375
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Capital University

Columbus, OH 82.0 miles from Middletown
  • 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

#6

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 87.2 miles from Middletown
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 87.9 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 91.8 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Creative Writing Wages Near Middletown

Middletown is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). 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$62,440Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$65,451
Editor$62,610Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$65,629
English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary$62,770Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$65,797

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.

Middletown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,607Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,985Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Middletown. The closest is Miami University-Oxford in Oxford, OH (19.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Kentucky University (33.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near Middletown are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($62,770), Editor ($62,610), Writer and Author ($62,440). 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 Lebanon instead of Middletown?

Lebanon, OH is 9.8 miles from Middletown 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 Middletown an affordable place to study creative writing?

Middletown’s median household income of $54,985 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Middletown 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 Middletown

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

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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