Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Master's degree · Towson University · Towson, MD

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$53,974Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$68,342Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Towson University earn a median of $53,974 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).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore	$55,398	$33,763

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $53,974 one year after graduation.

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