Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, TN

CIP 23.13

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$48,263Median earnings 4 years after

$40,696Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at East Tennessee State University earn a median of $48,263. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,471 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,167–$67,306).

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Lipscomb University Nashville	$26,994	$17,625

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from East Tennessee State University make?

The median salary is $48,263 and $40,696 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.