Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Rosemont 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Rosemont College

215 Beecham Drive, Suite 2, Pittsburgh, PA

Rosemont College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Rosemont, PA, which is a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 860 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Rosemont College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions committee. The majority of students at Rosemont College scored in a range of 1331 - 1610 on the SAT. Rosemont College admits around 50% of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 19% of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $32,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Rosemont College offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (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. Rosemont College offers a master'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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $63510

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $55990

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 310

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