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Creative Writing in District of Columbia

Creative Writing Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Creative Writing Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 5,690 people employed in jobs related to a Creative Writing degree, compared to 354,400 nationwide.

Creative Writing Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Creative Writing Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, Creative Writing grads earn an average of $107,708. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,251.

Creative Writing Wages Nationwide vs. DC

Our data covers 2 colleges in District of Columbia offering Creative Writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,952 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#2

American University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,329 a year. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Creative Writing Careers in DC

Some of the careers Creative Writing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Creative Writing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communications 11,299
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
General Literature 396
Digital Humanities 126
Children’s & Adolescent Literature 55
Other Literature 36

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