Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of North Texas · Denton, TX

CIP 23.13

$45,015Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,703Median earnings 4 years after
$56,151Median earnings 5 years after
$17,931Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of North Texas earn a median of $45,015 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 $17,931, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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 do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from University of North Texas make?

The median salary is $45,015 one year after graduation and $56,151 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,931.

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