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Students with a major in creative writing study the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. This includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.

Top Schools For Creative Writing Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Emerson College
Boston, MA		$30,063 3,696 226 Bachelor's (179), Master's (47)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		$23,852 18,031 195 Certificate (21), Bachelor's (174)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ		$22,264 30,346 135 Bachelor's (109), Master's (26)
Columbia University
New York, NY		$41,316 7,693 132 Bachelor's (41), Master's (91)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA		$39,183 16,751 126 Bachelor's (86), Master's (40)
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD		$39,150 5,831 125 Bachelor's (48), Master's (77)
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA		$18,103 13,396 118 Bachelor's (118)
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL		$21,284 11,138 118 Certificate (1), Bachelor's (96),
Master's (21)
UC Riverside
Riverside, CA		$28,183 16,280 113 Bachelor's (62), Master's (51)
The New School
New York, NY		$38,198 6,735 102 Master's (102)
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Creative Writing Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 39 1%
Associate 26 0%
Bachelor's 2,598 49%
Master's 2,624 50%
Doctoral 12 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 2,009 38%
Female 3,290 62%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 192 4%
Black or African American 247 5%
Hispanic or Latino 255 5%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 39 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 3,935 75%
Other/Unknown 554 11%
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Creative Writing Internships

Job Title:Creative Writing - Visiting Assistant Professor of Playwriting
Description:The Department of English and Creative Writing at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a full-time position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Playwriting.Review Date: Review of applications will begin...>
Company:State University of New York at Oswego
Location:Oswego, NY
Posted:5/23/2013
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Creative/Social Media PR intern
Description:ONLY NY RESIDENTS NEED APPLY, MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP, START IMMEDIATELY Stella McCartney's corporate office in Manhattan is seeking talented, creative, and highly independent individuals with strong writing skills to...>
Company:Stella Mccartney
Location:New York, NY
Posted:6/20/2013
Source:FashionJobsToday.com
Job Title:Creative Services/Production Internship 2013
Description:Job Description Working under the direction of the Creative Services director, the intern will have the opportunity to be involved with and gain educational experience in the following Creative Service areas: * Assisting in Creative...>
Company:CBS
Location:Seattle, WA
Posted:4/20/2013
Source:America's Job Exchange
Job Title:Manager of Writing Services(187296)
Description:Manager of Writing Services(Job Number: 187296)At Kaiser Permanente Northwest, the work you do every day supports the health of our members. That's because each of us-from our business professionals and IT team members to our RNs and...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Portland, OR
Posted:5/31/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Writing Program Interns
Description:Horror/Action Production Company seeks Writing Program Interns. Interns will perform general office duties and must be proficient on PC and MAC. Interns will participate in our writing program which includes working on your own scripts as...>
Company:Horror/action Production Company
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Posted:4/15/2013
Source:4EntertainmentJobs.com
Job Title:Creative Writing Intern
Description:As a creative writing intern, you will be responsible for creating and editing game content for mobile games. The game content may range from character dialogue, quests, and tutorials. Other responsibilities may pertain to thinking through...>
Company:KIWI
Location:Palo Alto, CA
Posted:6/5/2013
Source:Doostang
Job Title:Marketing/Writing Internship, Creative Intern for Small Business
Description:Looking for a Fall 2013 intern who is creative and enthusiastic to join a small-business marketing company. We offer social media, graphic design, video editing, web content, SEO, and article-writing services to clients in several...>
Company:Simply Marketed
Location:Massachusetts
Posted:5/23/2013
Source:Barefootstudent
Job Title:SUNY Oswego - VAP - Creative Writing - Playwriting
Description:SUNY Oswego - VAP - Creative Writing - Playwriting * * * * * * * SUNY Oswego * * Popular Links * A-Z Index * SUNY Oswego Mobile * About * Academics * Admissions * Student Life * Alumni & Supporters * Athletics * News & Events About SUNY...>
Company:SUNY Oswego
Location:Oswego, NY
Posted:5/22/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Writing Internship
Description:Writing Internship Max & Chloe is a high traffic online shopping destination offering fashion accessories including fashion and fine jewelry. Job Description:Here is your chance to show off your talents if you are interested in writing,...>
Company:Max & Chloe
Location:Hallandale, FL
Posted:6/12/2013
Source:Get Copywriting Jobs
Job Title:Your Dream Writing Job Is Waiting For You (paid internship)
Description:This is what you've been looking for - an exciting chance to develop your writing skills and rise to the top of the world's best career: digital publishing. It's a dream opportunity for anyone whos ever thought about writing for a living -...>
Company:Work Anywhere Project
Location:Stamford, CT
Posted:6/12/2013
Source:Barefootstudent

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