Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Prescott 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 New Mexico colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Prescott College

Also known as Prescot College

4400 Cutler Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM

Prescott College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Prescott, Arizona and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Prescott College exceeds 1,100 per year.

Areas of study available at PC include:

• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Education
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Prescott College. A score within the range of 1480 - 1890 on the SAT, or 21 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Prescott College admits around 80 percent of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 19 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,300 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $54870

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $50510

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