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2025 Best Creative Writing Schools in Rhode Island

2 Colleges in Rhode Island
96 Creative Writing Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in creative writing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #120 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Rhode Island to determine which ones were the best for creative writing students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 96 degrees in creative writing to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Creative Writing Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Creative Writing
Master's Degrees in Creative Writing

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Creative Writing Schools in Rhode Island ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Creative Writing in Rhode Island

The schools below may not offer all types of creative writing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Rhode Island Schools in Creative Writing

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Brown University
Providence, RI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Creative Writing Degrees Awarded
27.1% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Brown University if you wish to pursue a degree in creative writing. Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Providence.More information about a degree in creative writing from Brown University

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Providence College
Providence, RI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Providence College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in creative writing. Providence is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Providence.More information about a degree in creative writing from Providence College

Best Creative Writing Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Creative Writing Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 854 416
Connecticut 538 34
Maine 396 57
New Hampshire 395 627
Vermont 352 120

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One of 4 majors within the Writing Studies area of study, Creative Writing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Creative Writing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing 27

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