Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$29,487
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$29,487
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$36,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,986
All programs at Macalester College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
14
Completers (IPEDS)
456
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,000
Median Debt
0.68
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$167/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$29,487
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 Macalester College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $104,215 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $83,794 | $24,000 |
| Mathematics | $52,107 | $23,745 |
| Biology, General | $47,854 | $21,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $47,677 | $23,118 |
| Psychology, General | $47,471 | — |
| International/Global Studies | $42,520 | $23,324 |
| Geography and Cartography | $41,857 | $19,049 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $38,027 | $26,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $35,029 | $24,177 |
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.