Del City, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $9,797 to $48,695 per year for indexed programs. Del City has a population of about 21,561. Median household income is $48,895 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Writer and Author at a median $64,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Del City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Del City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Del City 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 Del City.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,203
Avg net price
$21,872/yr
TuitionIn‑state$27,180
Out‑of‑state$27,180
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,351
Avg net price
$18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 126
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,126
Avg net price
$15,300/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 146
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
49%
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,434
Avg net price
$20,958/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,570
Out‑of‑state$35,570
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,413
Avg net price
$17,447/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,234
Out‑of‑state$25,754
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 166
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
99%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,885
Avg net price
$25,365/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 67
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,379
Avg net price
$12,710/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,810
Out‑of‑state$17,290
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 81
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma creative writing page.
Creative Writing Wages Near Del City
Del City is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $64,100 | Oklahoma City, OK | $70,907 |
| Editor | $55,370 | Oklahoma City, OK | $61,250 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $60,300 | Oklahoma City, OK | $66,704 |
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.
Del City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 21,561 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,895 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Del City-Area Cities With Creative Writing Programs
- Midwest City, OK – 4.1 mi away (57,305 pop)
- Oklahoma City, OK – 4.3 mi away (948,154 pop)
- Moore, OK – 8.4 mi away (61,415 pop)
- Edmond, OK – 15.3 mi away (91,191 pop)
- Norman, OK – 15.8 mi away (114,444 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near Del City, OK?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Del City. The closest is Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK (11.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (51.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles near Del City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near Del City are: Writer and Author ($64,100), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($60,300), Editor ($55,370). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Midwest City instead of Del City?
Midwest City, OK is 4.1 miles from Del City 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 Del City an affordable place to study creative writing?
Del City’s median household income of $48,895 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Del City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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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