Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$30,090
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$30,090
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
National Average
$36,087
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,599
All programs at Western Washington University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
122
Completers (IPEDS)
456
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$17,604
Median Debt
0.59
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$147/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$30,090
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 Western Washington University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $107,521 | $18,583 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $107,158 | $26,611 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,295 | $9,369 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $83,219 | $21,667 |
| Mathematics | $78,343 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $77,824 | — |
| Chemistry | $73,774 | $20,012 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $72,675 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,457 | $38,104 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,265 | $19,084 |
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.