Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$55,081
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$55,081
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$36,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$60,964
All programs at Michigan State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
35
Completers (IPEDS)
456
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,360
Median Debt
0.44
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$203/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$55,081
Median Earnings
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $76,444 | — |
| James Madison University | $64,598 | $21,891 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $63,308 | $23,495 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | $63,308 | $23,495 |
| Clemson University | $62,729 | $20,250 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $55,146 | $21,323 |
| Michigan State University (this school) | $55,081 | $24,360 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $54,995 | $13,728 |
| George Mason University | $54,379 | $20,000 |
| Chapman University | $53,340 | — |
Other Programs at Michigan State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $147,253 | $78,686 |
| Medicine | $126,484 | $251,502 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $121,188 | $51,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $120,834 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $112,403 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,863 | $48,355 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $107,073 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $104,887 | $177,857 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,697 | $30,375 |
| Food Science and Technology | $100,734 | $28,404 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.