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Creative Writing in Missouri

Creative Writing Schools in Missouri

228 students earned Creative Writing degrees in Missouri in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Creative Writing is the 91st most popular major in the state out of a total 752 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Creative Writing Majors in Missouri

Creative Writing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 140
Bachelor’s Degree 46
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Associate Degree 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a creative writing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of creative writing majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 78.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Creative Writing Grads in Missouri

There are 2,780 people in the state and 393,070 people in the nation working in creative writing jobs.

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Wages for Creative Writing Jobs in Missouri

Creative Writing grads earn an average of $57,420 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Missouri that offer creative writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $16,806. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,262. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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#4

Webster University

Saint Louis
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,378. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,242. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,986. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

Stephens College

Columbia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
622 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
698 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Kansas City Art Institute. This private school has an average net price of $28,444. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Creative Writing Careers in MO

Some of the careers creative writing majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to creative writing.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Technical & Scientific Writing 50
General Writing 20
Rhetoric & Composition 5
Other Rhetoric & Composition 3

View all majors related to Creative Writing

View Nationwide Creative Writing Report

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