Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Undergraduate certificate · Delta College · University Center, MI

CIP 23.13

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$44,564Median earnings 4 years after

$41,751Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Delta College earn a median of $44,564. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $55,975 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,580–$84,002).

Other programs at Delta College

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Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$44,637
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$36,828
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$35,224
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$34,112
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$33,957
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$28,721
Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsAssociate's degree$26,707
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$24,800
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$23,757
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$21,881
MarketingAssociate's degree$43,144
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$50,678
Fine and Studio ArtsAssociate's degree$25,251
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$42,401
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$31,773
Physical Science Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$47,018
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate$46,546

Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from Delta College make?

The median salary is $44,564 and $41,751 after five years.

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