Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Doctoral degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
$82,205Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,844Median earnings 3 years after
$93,319Median earnings 5 years after
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How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $82,205 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $78,692 four years after graduating (middle half: $59,027–$98,365).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?
The median salary is $82,205 one year after graduation and $93,319 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.