Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$30,733
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$30,733
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$36,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$39,205
All programs at Columbia College Chicago
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
50
Completers (IPEDS)
456
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.88
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$30,733
Median Earnings
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $76,444 | — |
| James Madison University | $64,598 | $21,891 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $63,308 | $23,495 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | $63,308 | $23,495 |
| Clemson University | $62,729 | $20,250 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $55,146 | $21,323 |
| Michigan State University | $55,081 | $24,360 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $54,995 | $13,728 |
| George Mason University | $54,379 | $20,000 |
| Chapman University | $53,340 | — |
Other Programs at Columbia College Chicago
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $56,600 | $20,000 |
| Physics | $54,861 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,782 | $27,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | $48,271 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $48,195 | $48,604 |
| Marketing | $46,348 | $25,250 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $44,687 | $24,225 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $44,627 | $83,900 |
| Journalism | $43,458 | $24,525 |
| American Sign Language | $43,072 | $26,000 |
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.