Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$34,119
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$34,119
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$36,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,376
All programs at Western Michigan University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
44
Completers (IPEDS)
456
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,007
Median Debt
0.70
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$200/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$34,119
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 Western Michigan University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $110,101 | $88,297 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,407 | $43,731 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $89,724 | $68,549 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $88,673 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $86,795 | — |
| Paper Science and Engineering | $86,401 | $27,379 |
| Computer Science | $82,887 | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $82,719 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $81,608 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $78,391 | — |
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.