Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Undergraduate certificate · Temple University · Philadelphia, PA

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$24,951Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$54,801Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Temple University earn a median of $24,951 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $55,975 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,580–$84,002).

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Undergraduate certificate) at other Pennsylvania schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh	$43,896	$26,697

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $24,951 one year after graduation and $54,801 after five years.

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