Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

CIP 23.13

$26,715Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,260Median earnings 4 years after
$47,986Median earnings 5 years after
$20,850Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Arizona earn a median of $26,715 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,471 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,167–$67,306). Median debt is $20,850, about 78% of first-year earnings.

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Arizona schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale
$44,411$23,495
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$44,411$23,495
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
$31,006$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from University of Arizona make?

The median salary is $26,715 one year after graduation and $47,986 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,850.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.