Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Linfield College – McMinnville Campus 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 Oregon colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Linfield College – McMinnville Campus (Linfield)

0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, OR

Linfield College - McMinnville Campus provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in McMinnville, OR and operated as a private institution. The school maintains an American Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Linfield College - McMinnville Campus.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Linfield College - McMinnville Campus. Scores within the range of 22 to 28 on the ACT or 1480 to 1810 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of admission. LC accepts about 80% of students applying. Of those admitted, around 25% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $36,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,500. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Linfield College - McMinnville Campus through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Annual Salary: $64490

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $48080

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $71190

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