Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Bachelor's degree · SUNY at Purchase College · Purchase, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at SUNY at Purchase College earn a median of $16,556 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 $22,846, about 138% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from SUNY at Purchase College make?
The median salary is $16,556 one year after graduation and $32,973 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,846.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.