Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Berry College 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 Georgia colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Berry College

3200 Augusta Tech Drive, Augusta, GA

Berry College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Berry, Georgia and operated as a private institution. Berry College has an annual student enrollment of around two thousand.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Agriculture Operations
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Berry College. Scores between 23 - 29 on the ACT or 1560 - 1890 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. 62% of applicants are accepted to Berry College, of which 28 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at berry.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,700 for the year. Berry College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Berry College through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.berry.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Berry College offers a bachelor'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

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $43690

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

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