Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Loyola University Maryland · Baltimore, MD

CIP 23.13

$34,013Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,745Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Loyola University Maryland earn a median of $34,013 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 79% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
$43,524$13,728

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,013 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.