Creative Writing at San Jose State University
If you are interested in studying Creative Writing, take a look at what San Jose State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
San Jose State University is located in San Jose, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 creative writing degrees were granted at San Jose State University.
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Online Class Availability at San Jose State University
Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Of 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Creative Writing graduates at San Jose State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Creative Writing graduates at San Jose State University are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).
Creative Writing Master’s Program at San Jose State University
Of the 11 master’s creative writing degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above 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
Students who finish Creative Writing program at San Jose State University go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.