Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

CIP 23.13

$24,205Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$37,968Median earnings 4 years after

$40,978Median earnings 5 years after

$26,264Median federal debt

33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington earn a median of $24,205 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 $26,264, about 109% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington make?

The median salary is $24,205 one year after graduation and $40,978 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,264.

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