Program Overview

Creative Writer's Studio at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The goal of the Creative Writer's Studio Certificate is to provide an intensive workshop atmosphere where students produce creative work with a focus on theory, technique, and practical discipline and to examine traditional and contemporary literature through various genres and communities to enhance an understanding of and appreciation for the craft of writing as well as understanding its historical and literary contexts. Additionally, this certificate introduces students to current market trends and publishing venues for professional writing.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $50,000 to $165,000 with an average salary of $110,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to change little nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Writers and Authors
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +3.7%
  • Average Salary: $108,000
  • Salary Range: $64,000 - $133,000
• Editors
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: -4%
  • Average Salary: $103,000
  • Salary Range: $64,000 - $132,000
• English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +1.2%
  • Average Salary: $126,000
  • Salary Range: $82,000 - $150,000
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105,000
  • Salary Range: $50,000 - $165,000

Education levels are meant to represent what is typical for entry into the career, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.