Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Master's degree · Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD

CIP 23.13

$55,398Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,084Median earnings 4 years after
$68,039Median earnings 5 years after
$33,763Median federal debt
123Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $55,398 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 $33,763, about 61% of first-year earnings.

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Towson University
Towson
$53,974—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $55,398 one year after graduation and $68,039 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $33,763.

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