Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$64,598
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$64,598
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$36,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$60,979
All programs at James Madison University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
36
Completers (IPEDS)
456
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,891
Median Debt
0.34
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$182/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$64,598
Median Earnings
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $76,444 | — |
| James Madison University (this school) | $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 James Madison University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $127,649 | $88,050 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,114 | $24,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $97,364 | $19,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $96,181 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,739 | $29,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,451 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,318 | $20,500 |
| Economics | $86,390 | $17,000 |
| Systems Science and Theory | $82,147 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,138 | $22,500 |
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.