Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?

After graduation, creative writing graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $73,586, while the bottom 20% make closer to $24,269. The median grad salary is $42,259.

Creative Writing graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing is $34,005, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $39,472.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

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