Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts • Master's
Median Earnings
$40,140
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$40,140
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$43,498
All schools, same program
School Average
$52,315
All programs at Emerson College
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
34
Completers (IPEDS)
276
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$61,500
Median Debt
1.53
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$513/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$40,140
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 Emerson College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $83,304 | $41,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $71,457 | $54,435 |
| Marketing | $61,630 | $21,500 |
| Journalism | $61,220 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $60,272 | $23,719 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $57,318 | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $57,318 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,431 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,641 | $23,717 |
| Journalism | $53,162 | $23,610 |
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.