Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Master's degree · Mount Saint Mary's University · Los Angeles, CA
$70,010Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Mount Saint Mary's University earn a median of $70,010 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).
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $51,069 | $51,250 |
| National University San Diego | $43,910 | $40,760 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $41,328 | $47,128 |
| Chapman University Orange | $40,950 | — |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $33,293 | $29,503 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $25,290 | $48,635 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $23,133 | — |
| California Institute of the Arts Valencia | $13,661 | $61,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from Mount Saint Mary's University make?
The median salary is $70,010 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.