Saint George, Utah is home to about 99,184 residents. Median household income is $72,870 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $73,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Saint George
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Saint George, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Saint George 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 Saint George.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,790
Avg net price
$15,564/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 193
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,215
Avg net price
$27,094/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,170
Avg net price
$16,200/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 188
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,287
Avg net price
$10,258/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 155
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah creative writing page.
Creative Writing Wages Near Saint George
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Utah, statewide) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $64,530 |
| Editor | $65,040 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $73,280 |
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.
Saint George at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 99,184 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,870 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles in Utah?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Utah are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($73,280), Editor ($65,040), Writer and Author ($64,530). Wages for Saint George workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Washington instead of Saint George?
Washington, UT is 6.2 miles from Saint George 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 Saint George an affordable place to study creative writing?
Saint George’s median household income of $72,870 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint George while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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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