Best Creative Writing Schools Near Aberdeen, WA (2026)

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

Aberdeen, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs, with tuition ranging from $9,264 to $31,905 per year for indexed programs. Aberdeen has a population of about 17,040. Median household income is $52,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning creative writing-related role is Writer and Author at a median $85,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Creative Writing Schools to Aberdeen

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

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, WA 39.7 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
39.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,320
Avg net price $24,319/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,264
Out‑of‑state$31,905
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 65.4 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA 65.6 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,594
Avg net price $38,394/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 82.2 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 82.3 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 84.6 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 93.0 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
77.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $12,319/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 136.2 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,569
Avg net price $21,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Creative Writing Wages Near Aberdeen

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Writer and Author$85,700
Editor$77,850
English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary$79,840

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.

Aberdeen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,040Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,181Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited creative writing schools are near Aberdeen, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Aberdeen. The closest is The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA (39.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seattle University (82.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying creative writing roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in Washington are: Writer and Author ($85,700), English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($79,840), Editor ($77,850). Wages for Aberdeen workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tumwater instead of Aberdeen?

Tumwater, WA is 41.8 miles from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen an affordable place to study creative writing?

Aberdeen’s median household income of $52,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aberdeen while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Aberdeen

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

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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