Creative Writing

CIP 23.1302 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

27 total including inactive

States

Across 7 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Creative Writing is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 7 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Minnesota and Pennsylvania.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$75,260

Editors

Job Growth

+0.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,328

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Editors. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $9,510, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 20 (30.8%)

Female: 45 (69.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 57 (87.7%)

Associate: 8 (12.3%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Artistic

Investigative

Social

creative expression and innovation; research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Creative design
Artistic expression
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Writing

♦ Active Listening

♦ Instructing

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Creativity

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy creative expression and innovation; research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people?

Do you value writing?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Creative individuals who value originality
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.