Creative Writing at Oberlin College
If you are interested in studying Creative Writing, you may want to check out the program at Oberlin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oberlin College is located in Oberlin, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 creative writing graduations were recorded at Oberlin College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oberlin College
Oberlin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Creative Writing graduates at Oberlin College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Creative Writing graduates at Oberlin College are 79% women (30) and 21% men (8).
Creative Writing Bachelor’s Program at Oberlin College
Among the 38 bachelor’s creative writing graduates at Oberlin College, 79% were women (30) and 21% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Oberlin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Creative Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Oberlin 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
Those who complete Creative Writing program at Oberlin College work across a variety of fields. 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.