Creative Writing at American University in Washington, DC
English Language & Literature Master's
CIP 23.1302
Total Graduates
23
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
22%
5 of 23
Female Graduates
78%
18 of 23
Annual Tuition
$55,724
In-state rate
Program Popularity
#39
of 216 colleges nationally
81.9%
Produces more graduates than 81.9% of colleges offering this program
3,478
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Creative Writing.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 23.1302
Program Family English Language & Literature
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 23 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 22% male, 78% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Postsecondary teachers, all other
Primary Occupation$78,490
Median Annual Salary
$39,720 $172,850
10th percentile 90th percentile
151,530 employed nationally +1.8% projected growth
Related Occupations
Editors +0.6%
$75,260 English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78,270 Writers and authors +3.6%
$72,270 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name American University
Location Washington, DC
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $55,724
Out-of-State Tuition $55,724
Average Net Price $40,189
Program Information
CIP Code: 23.1302
CIP Family: 23
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