Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$31,741
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$31,741
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$43,498
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
13
Completers (IPEDS)
276
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$31,741
Median Earnings
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $101,596 | — |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $101,596 | — |
| Northeastern University | $77,360 | — |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $77,360 | — |
| Clemson University | $75,908 | — |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | $70,010 | — |
| George Mason University | $63,463 | $41,000 |
| Arcadia University | $62,209 | — |
| Ashland University | $61,708 | — |
| University of Southern California | $61,083 | — |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.