Creative Writing at Rutgers University-Newark
If you are interested in studying Creative Writing, consider the program at Rutgers University-Newark. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-Newark is in Newark, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 creative writing degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-Newark.
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Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-Newark
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Creative Writing graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, by degree type.
Program-wide, Creative Writing graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 54% women (7) and 46% men (6).
Creative Writing Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark
Among the 13 master’s creative writing graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 62% of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, higher than 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
Those who complete Creative Writing program at Rutgers University-Newark work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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