Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Bachelor's degree · University at Albany · Albany, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,286Median earnings 4 years after
$59,475Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University at Albany earn a median of $40,287. 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 New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $36,244 | — |
| St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn | $33,205 | $21,500 |
| Hamilton College Clinton | $28,442 | — |
| State University of New York at Oswego Oswego | $28,103 | $25,000 |
| Manhattanville University Purchase | $26,779 | $27,000 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca | $26,443 | $25,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $24,935 | $23,250 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $24,377 | $19,300 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam | $20,455 | $27,000 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $20,242 | — |
| Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn | $18,842 | $24,500 |
| SUNY at Purchase College Purchase | $16,556 | $22,846 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from University at Albany make?
The median salary is $40,287 and $59,475 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.