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Creative Writing Associate Degree

Creative Writing Associate Degrees

240 Yearly Graduations
67.9% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

There are 441 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Creative Writing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Creative Writing graduates were international students.

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Education Levels of Creative Writing Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 7,423 students earned theirCreative Writing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Creative Writing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 47
Associate’s Degree (this page) 240
Bachelor’s Degree 3,486
Master’s Degree 3,639
Doctor’s Degree 11

Earnings of Creative Writing Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Creative Writing of $44,745 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,712
4 years $44,745
5 years $51,958

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in Creative Writing. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are women.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 77
Women 163
Gender Diversity of Associate Degrees in Creative Writing

The racial-ethnic distribution of Creative Writing graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 128 53.3%
Asian 6 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47 19.6%
Black or African American 19 7.9%
Two or More Races 19 7.9%
Race Unknown 18 7.5%
International Students 3 1.2%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Creative Writing Associate Degree Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

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There are 503 colleges that offer a associate degree in Creative Writing. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH
785 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
76% Women

The most popular school in the United States for Creative Writing students seeking a associate degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 785 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
289 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
83% Women

Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Emerson College

Boston, MA
228 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
79% Women

Emerson College is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY
165 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
67% Women

Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 165 associate degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA
129 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
74% Women

Western Washington University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA
102 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
67% Women

University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 102 associate degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA
98 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
80% Women

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#8

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX
90 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
79% Women

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Montpelier, VT
86 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
78% Women

Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD
84 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
75% Women

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

The New School

New York, NY
83 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
77% Women

The New School is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

New York University

New York, NY
82 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
76% Women

New York University is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO
81 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
75% Women

Lindenwood University is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA
76 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
72% Women

Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA
68 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
62% Women

San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC
66 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
77% Women

University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA
65 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
72% Women

Wilkes University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC
57 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
72% Women

Queens University of Charlotte is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 57 associate degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA
53 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
58% Women

University of Iowa is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL
52 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
73% Women

Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Creative Writing that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 2,835
Rhetoric and Composition 1,400
Writing, General 765
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other 446

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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