Associate Degrees in Creative Writing
Education Levels of Creative Writing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 189 people earned their associate degree in creative writing. This earns it the #354 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in creative writing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,478 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,311 |
| Basic Certificate | 280 |
| Associate Degree | 189 |
| Graduate Certificate | 161 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 41 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 23 |
Earnings of Creative Writing Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in creative writing. About 65.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 124 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of creative writing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 110 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
Most Popular Creative Writing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 37 colleges that offer an associate degree in creative writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for creative writing students seekingan associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Sinclair Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for creative writing students seekingan associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in creative writing from CSN. Of these students, 75% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Austin Community College District is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in creative writing. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Austin Community College District. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Nassau Community College. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Nassau Community College. Of these students, 73% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Reading Area Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in creative writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in creative writing from RACC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Liberty University. Of these students, 81% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Normandale Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in creative writing. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Normandale Community College. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Tompkins Cortland Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in creative writing. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Tompkins Cortland. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 13% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monroe Community College. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Monroe Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Finger Lakes Community College. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Finger Lakes Community College.
North Hennepin Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in creative writing. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in creative writing from North Hennepin Community College. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lansing Community College. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in creative writing from LCC.
Grossmont College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in creative writing. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Grossmont College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Berkeley City College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in creative writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Berkeley City College.
Delaware County Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in creative writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Delaware County Community College.
Adirondack Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in creative writing. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in creative writing from SUNY Adirondack.
The 19th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Glendale Community College. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in creative writing from Glendale Community College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Fe Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in creative writing from SFCC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to creative writing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric & Composition | 45 |
| General Writing | 28 |
| Other Rhetoric & Composition | 21 |
| Technical & Scientific Writing | 19 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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