The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Creative Writing offers a comprehensive learning experience for aspiring writers. Creative Writing majors develop their skills in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction; they have opportunities to study with talented writers on Marshall’s faculty; and they get to share their own writing in workshops with other writers.
This degree helps strengthen skills in communication, analysis and critical thinking. These are skills that are valuable for a career in writing—and important to professional work across a wide range of fields.
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Creative Writing majors can find many opportunities to grow their skills and gain valuable, job-ready experience with extensive, hands-on work as part of their courses. Junior and senior level writing workshops help students develop their writing in a collaborative workshop setting.
Creative Writing majors have access to many valuable internship opportunities, including working with several local nonprofits and other organizations, including: Huntington Museum of Art, Mountain State Press, Branches Domestic Violence Shelter, Developmental Therapy Center, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Huntington Steel and the Cabell County Public Library.
The median annual wage for writers and authors was $67,120 in May 2020, according to the BLS. Across the salary range for writers and authors, the lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,880, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $133,460.
- Professional and Technical Writers
- Authors
- Journalists
- Editors
- Business Owners
- Lawyers
- Healthcare Professionals
- Teachers