undergraduate
Creative writing
Best schools with creative writing
What is a creative writing major?
Students with a major in creative writing study the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. This includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.
How much do creative writing majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is creative writing as a major?
Each year, around 3,280 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 100 students obtain an associate degree in creative writing. In 2021, 3,331 students received a bachelor's degree and 109 students received an associate degree. This is 2% more creative writing majors than there were in 2020. Creative writing is one of the most popular majors within English.
