Graduate Certificates in Creative Writing
Education Levels of Creative Writing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 161 people earned their graduate certificate in creative writing. This earns it the #169 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in creative writing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,478 |
| Graduate Certificate | 161 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 23 |
Earnings of Creative Writing Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for creative writing majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in creative writing. About 70.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 48 |
| Women | 113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of creative writing graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 117 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Creative Writing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 25 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in creative writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for creative writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from SNHU. About 72% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in creative writing. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from DU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
McDaniel College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in creative writing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,864 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from McDaniel. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in creative writing. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from UNOMAHA.
The 5th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northern Kentucky University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from NKU.
The 5th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from Missouri State. About 76% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in creative writing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from University at Buffalo.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in creative writing. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from KSU Georgia.
The 10th most popular school in the country for creative writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Spalding University. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from Spalding. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in creative writing. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from Johns Hopkins. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in creative writing. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from UTSA. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Antioch University - Los Angeles comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in creative writing. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in creative writing from Antioch University - Los Angeles. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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