Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Master's degree · Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA

CIP 23.13

$35,180Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,516Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$37,332Median federal debt
86Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Liberty University earn a median of $35,180 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 $37,332, about 106% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$35,318$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from Liberty University make?

The median salary is $35,180 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,332.

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