Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Master's degree · Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZ

CIP 23.13

$39,899Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,638Median earnings 4 years after
$52,822Median earnings 5 years after
$30,366Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Northern Arizona University earn a median of $39,899 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,035 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,717–$77,712). Median debt is $30,366, about 76% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Arizona
Tucson
$41,764—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,899 one year after graduation and $52,822 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,366.

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