Lynchburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs. Lynchburg has a population of about 79,255. Median household income is $59,808 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Writer and Author at a median $85,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Lynchburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Lynchburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,409
Avg net price
$15,921/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,813
Avg net price
$29,357/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 178
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia creative writing page.
Creative Writing Wages Near Lynchburg
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $85,000 |
| Editor | $80,590 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $67,330 |
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.
Lynchburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 79,255 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,808 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 38.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lynchburg-Area Cities With Creative Writing Programs
- Roanoke, VA – 43.0 mi away (215,793 pop)
- Salem, VA – 48.1 mi away (25,549 pop)
- Waynesboro, VA – 48.7 mi away (21,887 pop)
- Staunton, VA – 52.9 mi away (58,077 pop)
- Danville, VA – 57.7 mi away (48,015 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near Lynchburg, VA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Lynchburg. The closest is Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Roanoke College (48.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles in Virginia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Virginia are: Writer and Author ($85,000), Editor ($80,590), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($67,330). Wages for Lynchburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Roanoke instead of Lynchburg?
Roanoke, VA is 43.0 miles from Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg an affordable place to study creative writing?
Lynchburg’s median household income of $59,808 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynchburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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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