Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Coe 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 Iowa colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Coe College

1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA

Coe College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects.

The school is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which is a predominantly urban area.  Coe College maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over a thousand students enroll at Coe College per year.

Areas of study available at Coe College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school.

A score between 1500 to 1910 on the SAT, or 24 to 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Coe College, with 23 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found via the school's primary portal or by requesting it via our portal.

The cost of tuition is nearly $36,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $3,700. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Coe College is the "Kohawks", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

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

Students may visit coe.edu to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coe 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

• Dubuque, IA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $44810

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).