Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Miami University-Oxford · Oxford, OH

CIP 23.13

$42,287Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,474Median earnings 4 years after
$53,086Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
71Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Miami University-Oxford earn a median of $42,287 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 $23,250, about 55% of first-year earnings.

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Youngstown State University
Youngstown
$31,763$23,085
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$31,218$26,000
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville
$23,399$25,500
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$23,399$25,500
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster
$23,399$25,500
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$23,399$25,500
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$23,399$25,500
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville
$23,399$25,500
Oberlin College
Oberlin
$15,501$26,487

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from Miami University-Oxford make?

The median salary is $42,287 one year after graduation and $53,086 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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