Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Bachelor's degree · Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania · Shippensburg, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $37,446 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 $26,000, about 69% of first-year earnings.
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $35,700 | $24,046 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $35,700 | $24,046 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg | $35,700 | $24,046 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford | $35,700 | $24,046 |
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster | $33,476 | $23,083 |
| Arcadia University Glenside | $27,390 | $27,000 |
| Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown | $26,534 | $27,000 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown | $26,242 | $26,000 |
| Susquehanna University Selinsgrove | $19,753 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania make?
The median salary is $37,446 one year after graduation and $67,069 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.