Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Undergraduate certificate · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 23.13

$29,647Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$46,614Median earnings 4 years after

$46,070Median earnings 5 years after

$23,750Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Iowa earn a median of $29,647 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). Median debt is $23,750, about 80% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $29,647 one year after graduation and $46,070 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,750.

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