Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Taylor University · Upland, IN

CIP 23.13

$25,471Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,573Median earnings 4 years after
$44,149Median earnings 5 years after
$18,521Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Taylor University earn a median of $25,471 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 $18,521, about 73% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
$50,446$27,000
DePauw University
Greencastle
$31,640—
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$25,084$18,875

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $25,471 one year after graduation and $44,149 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,521.

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