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Creative Writing in Iowa

Creative Writing Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Creative Writing Grads in Iowa

3,070 people in the state and 354,400 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Creative Writing.

Creative Writing Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Creative Writing Jobs in Iowa

In this state, Creative Writing grads earn an average of $64,791. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,251.

Creative Writing Wages Nationwide vs. IA

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,110 in their first year after graduation. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Cornell College

Mount Vernon

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,521 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Creative Writing Careers in IA

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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