Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · East Carolina University · Greenville, NC

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$43,647Median earnings 4 years after

—Median 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 East Carolina University earn a median of $43,647. 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 North Carolina schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington	$24,205	$26,264

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from East Carolina University make?

The median salary is $43,647.

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