Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Undergraduate certificate · Boise State University · Boise, ID

CIP 23.13

$31,148Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Boise State University earn a median of $31,148 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $55,975 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,580–$84,002).

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,148 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.