Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Master's degree · University at Albany · Albany, NY

CIP 23.13

$50,934Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,461Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University at Albany earn a median of $50,934 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,035 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,717–$77,712).

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
New York University
New York
$46,292$44,551
CUNY Queens College
Queens
$38,729—
The New School
New York
$37,792$41,000
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$37,674$88,235
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$34,855—
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
$32,360—
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville
$32,159$41,000

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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 $50,934 one year after graduation.

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