Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Bachelor's degree · Baylor University · Waco, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$17,450Median federal debt
26Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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 Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas Denton | $45,015 | $17,931 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $39,943 | $20,494 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $38,713 | $21,323 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $37,883 | $12,917 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $37,548 | $20,045 |
| Saint Edward's University Austin | $31,518 | $26,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches | $25,292 | $20,429 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,450.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.