Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Master's degree · University of Southern Maine · Portland, ME

CIP 23.13

$43,673Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$52,322Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$41,000Median federal debt

30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Southern Maine earn a median of $43,673 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,035 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,717–$77,712). Median debt is $41,000, about 94% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,673 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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