Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Doctoral degree · Duquesne University · Pittsburgh, PA

CIP 23.13

$58,015Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$68,788Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Duquesne University earn a median of $58,015 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $78,692 four years after graduating (middle half: $59,027–$98,365).

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $58,015 one year after graduation.

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