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Creative Writing in Pennsylvania

Creative Writing Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Creative Writing Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 12,650 people in the state and 354,400 people in the nation working in Creative Writing jobs.

Creative Writing Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Creative Writing Jobs in Pennsylvania

Creative Writing grads earn an average of $77,939 in the state and $90,251 nationwide.

Creative Writing Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 11 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Creative Writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Seton Hill University

Greensburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,278 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#5

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,531 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,901 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 32% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Arcadia University

Glenside

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,515 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#9

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,472 a year. With an admission rate of 32%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#10

Chatham University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,270 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,886 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Creative Writing Careers in PA

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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