Creative Writing at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Creative Writing, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Long Beach sits in Long Beach, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 creative writing degrees were awarded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Many students take online classes at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Creative Writing graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Creative Writing graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).
Creative Writing Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 8 master’s creative writing degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Creative Writing Graduates
Students who finish Creative Writing program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Creative Writing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.