Top Online Writing Schools: Accredited Writing School Degrees & Degree Programs

Now is a Great Time to Enroll in an Online Writing School

By visiting the unique online school page for one of the five writing schools displayed below, you'll be able to obtain comprehensive info to help you make an informed decision about where to enroll. Full Sail University, the highest ranking school below, will train students to become writers, reporters, journalists, technical writers, etc. and give them an outstanding chance at finding employment, directly comparable to an on-campus school. At present, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics there are 43,390 people employed as writers and authors alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $64,560. Gaming and sports book writers and runners make on average $23,460 per year and there are about 14,790 of them employed today.

Writing Common Job Tasks

submitting manuscripts
interviewing subjects
making business contacts

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Full Sail University

Full Sail’s mission is to provide students with an innovative style of education – delivered by a staff of dedicated individuals – that addresses the career opportunities available in the ever-growing and constantly-evolving fields of entertainment media. We do this by developing unique curricula that combine elements of creativity, art, business and life skills, technical prowess, and academic achievement. Our education is delivered via immersive teaching methods, both in Full Sail’s real world production studios and classrooms, as well as through our online learning environment. Every one of our degree programs is designed to provide students with knowledge and real... learn more »

Writing Programs at Full Sail University

Creative Writing Masters - Online


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Arizona State University

ITT Educational Services, Inc. ("ITT/ESI") provides accredited, technology-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its ITT Technical Institutes and Daniel Webster College to help students develop skills and knowledge they can use to pursue career opportunities in a variety of fields. It owns and operates more than 125 ITT Technical Institutes and Daniel Webster College. ITT/ESI serves more than 80,000 students at its campuses in 38 states and online. Headquartered in Carmel, IN, it has been actively involved in the higher education community since 1969.

Writing Programs at Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science in Technical Communications


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Total Programs	53
Subject Areas	80

DeVry University

The mission of the DeVry and Keller Alumni Association is to foster lifelong mutually beneficial relationships among DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management and its alumni. Our goal is to serve and support our alumni through benefits, services and programs that address their professional, educational and social needs – and engage our diverse and unique alumni to advance the University’s purpose, vision and values. Lifetime membership in the Alumni Association is complimentary to all graduates of DeVry and Keller. While other universities and colleges demand a yearly membership fee, we strongly feel that the Association should be all-inclusive and... learn more »

Writing Programs at DeVry University

Bachelor's in Business Administration - Technical Communication


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Ashworth College

Ashworth College is committed to teaching specialized knowledge and skills to people of all ages and backgrounds in the most convenient way possible. Our programs of study are challenging yet easy to follow and accessible from anywhere. With Ashworth College, you'll gain the tools to move ahead in your career, qualify for a promotion, pursue an enjoyable hobby and be a success in the working world. Ashworth College puts you in control of your education with self-guided independent study that's flexible, affordable and fun. We offer an impressive variety of courses, superior quality instruction, personal guidance and accelerated study with... learn more »

Writing Programs at Ashworth College

Writing Children's Books


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Total Programs	66
Subject Areas	109

Penn Foster Career School

The mission of Penn Foster Career School is to empower adult learners to advance or change their careers, learn a new skill or gain personal satisfaction. The school strives to fulfill this mission by providing breadth and depth of courseware, applicable technology and a wide array of flexible services aimed at the needs of the adult learner. Programs not only teach current marketplace skills, but also present liberal arts offerings and develop critical thinking, writing and mathematical abilities. The mission is supported by an admissions policy that allows students with appropriate prior education to enroll in programs without regard to... learn more »