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#178 of 209Bachelor's Degree
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Offered at 102 schools nationwide. Ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation.
$27k
4yr Earnings
$27k
Starting Salary
$23k
Median Debt
102
Schools
ROI Analysis
Earnings vs. average major-30%
Debt-to-first-year-earnings ratio0.9x
Earnings rank#178 of 209 majors
Lower ROI. Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. graduates tend to earn below average. Consider school cost carefully — an expensive school may not pay off for this major.
Top Schools for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Schools where Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. graduates earn the most 4 years after graduation.
1
Carnegie Mellon University
$44,000
4yr earnings
2
Arizona State University-Tempe
$40,600
4yr earnings
3
Arizona State University-Polytechnic
$40,600
4yr earnings
4
Arizona State University-Skysong
$40,600
4yr earnings
5
The University of Texas at Arlington
$40,300
4yr earnings
6
Michigan State University
$38,000
4yr earnings
7
George Mason University
$37,300
4yr earnings
8
Clemson University
$37,200
4yr earnings
9
Metropolitan State University of Denver
$36,800
4yr earnings
10
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
$36,800
4yr earnings
Salary Growth
Year 1
$27,350
→
Year 4
$27,350
Growth
+0%
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect median income for bachelor's degree recipients at the national level. Individual outcomes vary by school, location, and individual factors.