English at Muskegon Community College prepares students for careers as writers, authors, and communicators across media including books, magazines, film scripts, advertisements, and digital content. Students earn an Associate in Science and Arts (ASA) degree designed to transfer to a four-year college or university, where a degree in English, journalism, or communications is generally required for full-time writing positions. Employment of writers and authors was projected to grow 8 percent from 2016 to 2026, with a median annual wage of $61,820 in 2017.