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#1 #1 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,919
#2 #2 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN At Normandale Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#3 #3 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Tompkins Cortland Community College Dryden, NY Every year, Tompkins Cortland Community College awards around 126 degrees to students studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#4 #4 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. SUNY Adirondack Queensbury, NY At SUNY Adirondack, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, and General Studies. In fact, SUNY Adirondack grants 77 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#5 #5 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA At Monterey Peninsula College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#6 #6 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ At Chandler-Gilbert Community College, only one major is offered: Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#7 #7 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Nassau Community College Garden City, NY Annually, Nassau Community College grants around 778 degrees to students studying Humanities/Humanistic Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#8 #8 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM Every year, Santa Fe Community College awards about 17 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#9 #9 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Reading Area Community College Reading, PA At Reading Area Community College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#10 #10 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. St Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Every year, St Charles Community College grants about 523 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#11 #11 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#12 #12 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#13 #13 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 456 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#14 #14 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA At Long Beach City College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#15 #15 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV At the College of Southern Nevada, the most popular majors students pursue are Project Management, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Deaf Studies. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 74 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#16 #16 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Chabot College Hayward, CA At Chabot College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#17 #17 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN Every year, North Hennepin Community College awards around 224 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#18 #18 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#19 #19 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA At Holyoke Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#20 #20 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, MI Every year, Southwestern Michigan College awards around 69 degrees to students studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#21 #21 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Warren County Community College Washington, NJ Every year, Warren County Community College grants about 64 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#22 #22 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY At Onondaga Community College, the most popular majors students study are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Onondaga Community College awards 102 degrees per year to Humanities/Humanistic Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#23 #23 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#24 #24 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Berkeley City College Berkeley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#25 #25 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA Annually, Bunker Hill Community College grants around 120 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#26 #26 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#27 #27 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY At Finger Lakes Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#28 #28 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY At Monroe Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Monroe Community College grants 287 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#29 #29 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA At Saddleback College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#30 #30 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ At Estrella Mountain Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#31 #31 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ Every year, Scottsdale Community College grants about 153 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#32 #32 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
#33 #33 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S. Delaware County Community College Media, PA At Delaware County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,506
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About Creative Writing

A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.

Students studying Creative Writing can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 66% percent of women and 34% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Creative Writing is has the largest number of granted degrees in New York. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing is $38,900.

Popularity of Creative Writing Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Creative Writing degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

189

Female Students

124 (65%)

Male Students

65 (34%)

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#1 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

99%

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#2 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

53%

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#3 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

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#4 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

78%

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#5 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

17%

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#6 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

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#7 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

85%

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#8 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

76%

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#9 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

98%

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#10 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

100%

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#11 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

47%

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#12 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

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#13 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

68%

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#14 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

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#15 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

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#16 Best College for Creative Writing in the U.S.

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