Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Master's degree · The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, TX

CIP 23.13

$63,112Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,922Median earnings 4 years after
$56,065Median earnings 5 years after
$37,705Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at The University of Texas at El Paso earn a median of $63,112 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,035 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,717–$77,712). Median debt is $37,705, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Texas
Denton
$52,948—
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston
$50,595—
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$47,951—
Texas State University
San Marcos
$37,687$31,917

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso make?

The median salary is $63,112 one year after graduation and $56,065 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,705.

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