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Creative Writing in Texas

Creative Writing Schools in Texas

281 students earned Creative Writing degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

A Creative Writing major is the 132nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Creative Writing Majors in Texas

Creative Writing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 119
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a creative writing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of creative writing majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.7%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Creative Writing Grads in Texas

16,490 people in the state and 393,070 in the nation are employed in jobs related to creative writing.

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Wages for Creative Writing Jobs in Texas

In this state, creative writing grads earn an average of $61,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 9 colleges in Texas that offer creative writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,840. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $18,850.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,900.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

The average student takes 4.86 years to complete their degree at UTEP. This public school has an average net price of $10,061. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $7,007.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
4,922 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at UH Victoria. A typical student attending UH Victoria will pay a net price of $10,991.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,134. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 87% of students get financical aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,911.

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Creative Writing Careers in TX

Some of the careers creative writing majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Professors 13% $57,170

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to creative writing.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Technical & Scientific Writing 46
Rhetoric & Composition 41

View all majors related to Creative Writing

View Nationwide Creative Writing Report

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