Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Warren Wilson 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 North Carolina colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Warren Wilson College

Also known as Warren Wilson, WWC

9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC

Warren Wilson/WWC is a nonprofit private university that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school.

WWC enrollment is considered small compared to many public universities around the country.  With around one thousand enrolled students, WWC offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Environmental Studies
• Creative Writing
• English
• Psychology
• History

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to Warren Wilson College earn an SAT score within the range of 1540 - 1880, or an ACT score in a range of 22 - 28. This school has an admissions rate of about 93% of which only 25% chose to attend.  Detailed admissions information WWC can be gathered by calling the school or by simply requesting information from this portal.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Students attending Warren Wilson/WWC may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

Warren Wilson/WWC participates in athletic programs through the NAIA's Independent Southeast Region in Cross Country or Track & Field.

Students should visit the Warren Wilson College website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Warren Wilson College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Annual Salary: $55020

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $51150

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $88390

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