Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Bachelor's degree · Youngstown State University · Youngstown, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Youngstown State University earn a median of $31,763 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 $23,085, about 73% of first-year earnings.
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $42,287 | $23,250 |
| 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 Youngstown State University make?
The median salary is $31,763 one year after graduation and $39,088 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,085.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.