Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus · Teaneck, NJ

CIP 23.13

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$35,169Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$26,000Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn a median of $35,169. 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 $26,000, about 74% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus make?

The median salary is $35,169.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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