The University of Houston based in Houston, Texas offers a 3-years fully funded MFA in creative writing. The MFA programs features focused attention on creative writing in a specific genre combined with the study of a broad and diverse range of literature in English. Through the Department of English, the Creative Writing Program offers 3 years of teaching assistantships to MFA students and a Salary of $17,935 /9 month. Students in the Creative Writing Program have a number of fellowships available to them.