Creative Writing Master’s Degrees
There are 441 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Creative Writing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.7% of Creative Writing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Creative Writing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,423 people 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 (this page) | 3,639 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Creative Writing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Creative Writing. About 70.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 955 |
| Women | 2,319 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Creative Writing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,079 | 63.5% |
| Asian | 146 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 323 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 221 | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 128 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 173 | 5.3% |
| International Students | 187 | 5.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Creative Writing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 503 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 785 people received their master's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their master'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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 228 master's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Creative Writing here go on to 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 master's degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 165 master'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.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 129 master's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 102 master's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master'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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master'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.
Vermont College of Fine Arts is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 86 master's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Creative Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 81 master'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.
Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master'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.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a popular choice for Creative Writing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Creative Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master'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.
Queens University of Charlotte comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Creative Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master'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.
University of Iowa comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Creative Writing. This school awarded 53 master's degrees in Creative Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 52 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Creative Writing that also offer master’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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