Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Saint Marys College of California 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 California colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Saint Marys College of California

701 South Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA

Saint Marys College of California is a nonprofit private institution located in Moraga, CA and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Over 3,900 students enroll at Saint Marys College of California per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Marys College of California offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most common test scores among applicants accepted to SMC are between 22 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 1000 to 1210 for the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of around 69 percent of which only 19 percent chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $41,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $7,700. Some students at SMC may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students can visit the school's http://www.stmarys-ca.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Marys College of California 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

• Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Annual Salary: $98570

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

• Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $49710

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

• Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $70790

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