Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Emory University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 23.13

$29,909Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,848Median earnings 4 years after
$53,363Median earnings 5 years after
$21,000Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Emory University earn a median of $29,909 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 $21,000, about 70% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
$32,415$27,000
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$31,447$25,000
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah
$28,418$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $29,909 one year after graduation and $53,363 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,000.

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