Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Antioch University – Midwest 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 Washington colleges that offer creative writing courses.

Antioch University – Midwest

Also known as Antioch University McGregor

2326 6th Ave, Seattle, WA

Antioch University - Midwest, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Yellow Springs, Ohio, it offers a rural setting for students to study in. Antioch University McGregor, with only about 600 students enrolled, provides smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Areas of study available at Antioch University - Midwest include:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who would like to learn more about this school may take a look at their website at http://midwest.antioch.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Antioch University McGregor has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 660
  • Average Annual Salary: $62490
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Annual Salary: $57250

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $71190
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $53880

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 900
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $73500
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $56010

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