Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI

CIP 23.13

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,473Median earnings 4 years after
$58,216Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Marquette University earn a median of $37,547. 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 $25,000, about 67% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie
$35,423$25,000
Beloit College
Beloit
$21,720$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,547 and $58,216 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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