Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia • Master's
Median Earnings
$30,409
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$30,409
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$43,498
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,233
All programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
8
Completers (IPEDS)
276
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$30,409
Median Earnings
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $101,596 | — |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $101,596 | — |
| Northeastern University | $77,360 | — |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $77,360 | — |
| Clemson University | $75,908 | — |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | $70,010 | — |
| George Mason University | $63,463 | $41,000 |
| Arcadia University | $62,209 | — |
| Ashland University | $61,708 | — |
| University of Southern California | $61,083 | — |
Other Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $239,318 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $193,728 | $102,262 |
| Dentistry | $148,925 | $273,400 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,003 | $141,047 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,638 | $37,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $111,599 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,026 | $41,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $102,793 | $51,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $102,599 | $54,332 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $97,235 | $27,834 |
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.