Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Master's
Median Earnings
$57,318
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$57,318
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$43,498
All schools, same program
School Average
$91,602
All programs at Carnegie Mellon University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
13
Completers (IPEDS)
276
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$29,204
Median Debt
0.51
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$243/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$57,318
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 Carnegie Mellon University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $247,552 | $21,442 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $169,421 | $80,887 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $164,350 | $110,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $149,740 | $22,224 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $149,495 | $61,305 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $145,494 | $61,500 |
| Statistics | $142,883 | $21,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $135,289 | $51,970 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $133,193 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $126,932 | $24,500 |
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.