Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Southern Maine
Portland, Maine • Master's
Median Earnings
$32,661
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$32,661
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$43,498
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,593
All programs at University of Southern Maine
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
38
Completers (IPEDS)
276
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$41,000
Median Debt
1.26
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$342/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$32,661
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 University of Southern Maine
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $116,827 | $58,206 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $93,956 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $81,923 | $30,933 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,168 | $30,648 |
| Law | $69,705 | $85,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $63,969 | $20,017 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $63,100 | $31,571 |
| Computer Science | $62,237 | $17,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,999 | $18,110 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $57,411 | — |
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.