by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Iowa to review for the 2025 Best Creative Writing Schools in Iowa ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Creative Writing Schools in Iowa list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the creative writing degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat University of Iowa if you want to pursue a degree in creative writing. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a degree in creative writing from University of Iowa
Explore all the Best Creative Writing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 742 | 181 |
| Missouri | 693 | 177 |
| Kansas | 599 | 25 |
| Nebraska | 500 | 34 |
| South Dakota | 381 | 0 |
Creative Writing is one of 4 different types of Writing Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Writing | 40 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing | 19 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
