Creative Writing at Fairfield University
If you plan to study Creative Writing, take a look at what Fairfield University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fairfield University sits in Fairfield, CT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 creative writing graduations were recorded at Fairfield University.
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Online Class Availability at Fairfield University
Distance learning is available at Fairfield University. Of 6,864 students, 556 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Creative Writing graduates at Fairfield University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Creative Writing graduates at Fairfield University are 64% women (9) and 36% men (5).
Creative Writing Master’s Program at Fairfield University
Among the 11 master’s creative writing graduates at Fairfield University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, below 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 Fairfield University go on to a range of careers. 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
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