Best Creative Writing Schools Near Pawtucket, RI (2026)

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

Pawtucket, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $11,300 to $87,648 per year for indexed programs. Pawtucket has a population of about 75,280. Median household income is $67,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $79,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to Pawtucket

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

Brown University

Providence, RI 3.7 miles from Pawtucket
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
84.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 5%
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,487
Avg net price $25,184/yr
Tuition
In‑state$71,412
Out‑of‑state$71,412
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 101

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Providence College

Providence, RI 3.9 miles from Pawtucket
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,054
Avg net price $48,523/yr
Tuition
In‑state$63,550
Out‑of‑state$63,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI 5.2 miles from Pawtucket
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,318
Avg net price $9,478/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,300
Out‑of‑state$27,299
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI 16.6 miles from Pawtucket
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,266
Avg net price $37,999/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,418
Out‑of‑state$44,418
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Salve Regina University

Newport, RI 28.1 miles from Pawtucket
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,975
Avg net price $36,967/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,100
Out‑of‑state$50,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Creative Writing Wages Near Pawtucket

Pawtucket is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Writer and Author$70,620Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$69,371
Editor$76,180Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$74,833
English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary$79,190Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$77,790

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.

Pawtucket at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population75,280Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,436Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited creative writing schools are near Pawtucket, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Pawtucket. The closest is Brown University in Providence, RI (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Roger Williams University (16.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles near Pawtucket are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($79,190), Editor ($76,180), Writer and Author ($70,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Providence instead of Pawtucket?

Providence, RI is 4.2 miles from Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket an affordable place to study creative writing?

Pawtucket’s median household income of $67,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pawtucket while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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 Pawtucket

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

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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