Writing & Publishing Degree
Put your words to work.
A working writer needs more than just creative writing fundamentals. In this program, you’ll combine that artistry and craft with developing marketable skills ready for the workplace. Explore how to submit, market, and showcase your work. Study professional fields in publishing, including editorial, marketing, journalism, layout and design, and content creation for emerging media.
Why Champlain College?
Learn From Practitioners
Classes are led by creative faculty who are actively publishing their own work.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with visiting authors, editors, agents, and other publishing professionals right in your classroom.
Make It Real, Right Away
Join student-run publications like Willard & Maple, The Crossover, The Well, and Chivomengro. Or try out an on-campus position that puts real-world work on your resume.
Career Outlook
Median annual salary for technical writers, according to Glassdoor.com.
Projected job growth for writers & authors between 2023–2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
of Writing & Publishing majors in the Class of 2024 were employed within six months after graduation.
Program Highlights
- Get credit for getting experience at one of our student publications
- Graduate with a professional-grade portfolio of writing samples
- Collaborate on projects across majors through the Creative Studio Experience
- Become an effective communicator through regular critiques and workshops
Your Career Outlook
You’ll Find a Career In…
- Copywriting
- Reporting
- Grant Writing
- Communications
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Column Writing
Anthropic
Through a new partnership with Anthropic, a leader in AI safety and research, Champlain is integrating AI literacy and innovation into the student experience. You’ll learn how to think critically, work responsibly with AI, and use it to solve real-world challenges. Gain future-proof skills across every discipline and be ready for what’s next in AI and beyond.
