Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at Metropolitan State University 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 Minnesota colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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Metropolitan State University

1001 Chestnut Street West, Virginia, MN

Metropolitan State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and publically funded. Metropolitan State University has a yearly student enrollment of over seven thousand.

Areas of study available at Metropolitan State University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. More information from the admissions office can be found at metrostate.edu.

Tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students can take a look at the school's primary portal metrostate.edu to see additional information about the school or request information here to learn more about admissions, degree programs, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Metropolitan State University 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

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

• Duluth, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $46500

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

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