Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Vermont College of Fine Arts offers students instruction on the process and techniques of composing literary pieces such as short stories, poetry, novels, personal essays, and more. Students who graduate from the creative writing degree program may pursue a writing career as an essayist, novelist, editor, creative writing teacher, poet, human interest feature writer, and more. Courses in the program include technical and editorial skills, literary criticism, and the marketing of completed manuscripts. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer creative writing courses.

Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA)

8620 Westwood Center Drive, Vienna, VA

Located in Montpelier, Vermont, Vermont College of Fine Arts is a nonprofit private graduate level institution. The annual enrollment for the school is approximately 270 students. This school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, and awards graduate level degrees in a variety of programs.

Annual tuition for graduate students is estimated to be approximately $19,000.

Here is a list of some of the programs Vermont College of Fine Arts offers:

• Creative Writing
• Fine Studio Arts
• Graphic Design
• Music Theory and Composition

For a complete list of student services, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.vermontcollege.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Vermont College of Fine Arts offers a master's degree program in creative writing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $67130

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Editors

Description

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $81470

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Description

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, poets, lyricists and creative writers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $90040

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).