Creative Writing at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Creative Writing, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 creative writing degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Creative Writing graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Creative Writing graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 62% women (16) and 38% men (10).
Creative Writing Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 26 bachelor’s creative writing degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 62% were women (16) and 38% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Creative Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than 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 Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Creative Writing graduates, 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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