Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at University of North Carolina – Wilmington 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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University of North Carolina – Wilmington

3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC

University of North Carolina - Wilmington is a public institution located in Wilmington, NC and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. UNCW has an annual student enrollment of nearly thirteen thousand.

Areas of study available at University of North Carolina - Wilmington include but are not limited to:

• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1610 to 1840 on the SAT and between 22 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to UNCW. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 36% of those accepted choosing to attend. Detailed admissions information can be found by calling the UNCW team or by requesting information here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $6,200 and nonresidents pay $19,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,500 for the year. Students at University of North Carolina - Wilmington may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UNCW through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to learn more about University of North Carolina - Wilmington can check out their website at www.uncw.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of North Carolina – Wilmington has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Rocky Mount, NC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Annual Salary: $57540

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

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).