Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Franklin College – Indiana 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 Indiana colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Franklin College – Indiana

Also known as Franklin College of Indiana

1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN

Franklin College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Franklin, IN, in a predominantly suburban area. The American Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Franklin College is nearly a thousand annually.

Areas of study available at Franklin College of Indiana include but are not limited to:

• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1390 - 1670 on the SAT and within the range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Franklin College. 60% of those who apply are admitted to Franklin College of Indiana, of which 24% choose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,000 for the year. 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 Franklin College Grizzlies participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franklin College – Indiana 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

Salary & Wages

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Annual Salary: $55360

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

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $35380

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).