Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$37,400
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$37,400
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$36,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$64,075
All programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
48
Completers (IPEDS)
456
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,875
Median Debt
0.50
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$157/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$37,400
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 Purdue University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $133,627 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,000 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other | $122,647 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $119,547 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,745 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $116,601 | $19,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $112,491 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $110,434 | $113,597 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $103,789 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $103,645 | $22,875 |
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.