Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Wabash College · Crawfordsville, IN

CIP 23.13

$50,446Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,605Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Wabash College earn a median of $50,446 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 $27,000, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DePauw University
Greencastle
$31,640—
Taylor University
Upland
$25,471$18,521
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 Wabash College make?

The median salary is $50,446 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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