Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Baylor University · Waco, TX

CIP 23.13

—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

CollegeEarnings (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.