Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of New Mexico-Main Campus · Albuquerque, NM

CIP 23.13

$33,999Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$56,244Median earnings 4 years after

$48,122Median earnings 5 years after

$13,984Median federal debt

68Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of New Mexico-Main Campus earn a median of $33,999 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 $13,984, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $33,999 one year after graduation and $48,122 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,984.

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