Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$52,421
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$52,421
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$36,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,669
All programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
2
Completers (IPEDS)
456
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$52,421
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 | $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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $121,006 | $222,981 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $116,291 | $60,389 |
| Fire Protection | $103,432 | $15,000 |
| Computer Science | $81,188 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $80,996 | $19,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $77,944 | $20,000 |
| Architecture | $75,673 | $30,233 |
| Computer Engineering | $74,600 | $23,935 |
| Air Transportation | $73,930 | $20,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,341 | $19,313 |
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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.