Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Lipscomb University · Nashville, TN

CIP 23.13

$26,994Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$42,863Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$17,625Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Lipscomb University earn a median of $26,994 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 $17,625, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $26,994 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,625.

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