Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska at Kearney · Kearney, NE

CIP 23.13

$35,726Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$61,941Median earnings 4 years after

$47,989Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Nebraska at Kearney earn a median of $35,726 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).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha	$26,360	$24,482

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney make?

The median salary is $35,726 one year after graduation and $47,989 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.