Creative Writing at Roanoke College
If you plan to study Creative Writing, you may want to check out the program at Roanoke College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Roanoke College is in Salem, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 creative writing degrees were awarded at Roanoke College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Roanoke College
Roanoke College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Creative Writing graduates at Roanoke College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Creative Writing graduates at Roanoke College are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).
Creative Writing Bachelor’s Program at Roanoke College
Among the 14 bachelor’s creative writing degrees awarded at Roanoke College, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Roanoke College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Creative Writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Roanoke 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Creative Writing Graduates
Those who complete Creative Writing program at Roanoke College go on to a range of careers. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.