Creative Writing at Macalester College
If you are interested in studying Creative Writing, consider the program at Macalester College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Macalester College sits in Saint Paul, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 creative writing graduations were recorded at Macalester College.
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Online Class Availability at Macalester College
Macalester College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Creative Writing graduates at Macalester College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Creative Writing graduates at Macalester College are 63% women (12) and 37% men (7).
Creative Writing Bachelor’s Program at Macalester College
Among the 19 bachelor’s creative writing graduates at Macalester College, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Macalester College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of Creative Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Macalester College, below the national average of 30%.*
*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 Macalester College pursue many career paths. Here 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.