Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Washington-Tacoma Campus · Tacoma, WA

CIP 23.13

$29,758Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,124Median earnings 4 years after
$42,372Median earnings 5 years after
$14,000Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus earn a median of $29,758 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 $14,000, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Seattle University
Seattle
$32,663$23,000
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$29,758$14,000
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$27,832$20,036
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$27,116$17,604
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$22,251$26,998

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus make?

The median salary is $29,758 one year after graduation and $42,372 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,000.

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