Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Portland State University
Portland, Oregon • Master's
Median Earnings
$44,418
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$44,418
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$43,498
All schools, same program
School Average
$55,440
All programs at Portland State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
23
Completers (IPEDS)
276
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$41,000
Median Debt
0.92
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$342/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$44,418
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 Portland State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,228 | $24,428 |
| Computer Science | $122,413 | $24,484 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $115,051 | $39,595 |
| Computer Science | $109,690 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $105,805 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $90,398 | $23,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $84,480 | — |
| Physics | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,440 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,358 | $23,000 |
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.