Lawton, Oklahoma has 4 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $9,797 to $48,695 per year for indexed programs. Lawton has a population of about 90,662. Median household income is $53,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Writer and Author at a median $58,770 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Lawton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Lawton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lawton 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 Lawton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
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
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 Lawton
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $58,770 |
| Editor | $50,780 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $53,200 |
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.
Lawton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 90,662 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,588 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lawton-Area Cities With Creative Writing Programs
- Duncan, OK – 29.0 mi away (20,895 pop)
- Wichita Falls, TX – 49.4 mi away (99,596 pop)
- Mustang, OK – 66.4 mi away (20,792 pop)
- Yukon, OK – 72.6 mi away (26,340 pop)
- Moore, OK – 72.7 mi away (61,415 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near Lawton, OK?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Lawton. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (68.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma Baptist University (98.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles in Oklahoma?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Oklahoma are: Writer and Author ($58,770), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($53,200), Editor ($50,780). Wages for Lawton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Duncan instead of Lawton?
Duncan, OK is 29.0 miles from Lawton 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 Lawton an affordable place to study creative writing?
Lawton’s median household income of $53,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawton 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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