Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX

CIP 23.13

$37,883Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,430Median earnings 4 years after
$66,592Median earnings 5 years after
$12,917Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of $37,883 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 $12,917, about 34% 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
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
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 The University of Texas at Arlington make?

The median salary is $37,883 one year after graduation and $66,592 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,917.

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