Creative Writing at University of Iowa
What traits are you looking for in a school for Creative Writing, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 53 creative writing degrees were granted at University of Iowa.
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Studying Online at University of Iowa
Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Creative Writing graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Creative Writing graduates at University of Iowa are 58% women (31) and 42% men (22).
Creative Writing Master’s Program at University of Iowa
Of the 53 master’s creative writing degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 58% were women (31) and 42% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Creative Writing master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Creative Writing Graduates
Students who finish Creative Writing program at University of Iowa go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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