Creative Writing Doctor’s Degrees
There are 441 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Creative Writing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 240 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,486 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,639 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 11 |
Earnings of Creative Writing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Creative Writing of $44,745 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Creative Writing majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Creative Writing. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Creative Writing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 63.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 9.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 9.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 9.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Creative Writing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 503 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Creative Writing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Creative Writing students seeking a doctor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 785 people received their doctor's 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.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their doctor's 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.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 228 doctor's 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their doctor's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 129 doctor's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 102 doctor's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 90 doctor's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 86 doctor's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 84 doctor's 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.
The New School comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 83 doctor's 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.
New York University is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lindenwood University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's 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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 76 doctor's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wilkes University is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Queens University of Charlotte is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 53 doctor's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Creative Writing that also offer doctor’s 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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