Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
University of Montevallo graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Montevallo Compares for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
All 137 colleges reporting rhetoric and composition/writing studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $81,253 | $73,988 | #2 | — |
| 2 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $75,686 | $71,733 | #5 | $47,950 |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $71,205 | $72,416 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $69,673 | $73,287 | #3 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $69,373 | $63,125 | #17 | $44,553 |
| 6 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $68,522 | $65,219 | #9 | — |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $68,314 | $69,455 | #7 | $38,713 |
| 8 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $67,607 | $64,579 | #12 | — |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $67,102 | $74,406 | #1 | $43,505 |
| 10 | Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN | $65,605 | $70,382 | #6 | $50,446 |
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| 70 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $47,124 | $43,344 | #88 | $29,758 |
| 71 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $47,124 | $43,344 | #89 | $29,758 |
| 72 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $47,052 | $46,228 | #74 | $33,556 |
| 73 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $46,767 | $53,085 | #54 | — |
| 74 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $46,500 | $44,258 | #85 | $26,779 |
| 75 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $46,374 | $53,681 | #49 | — |
| 76 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $46,135 | $49,233 | #63 | — |
Other Majors at University of Montevallo by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,747 | — | #744 of 796 |
| Marketing | $53,492 | — | #477 of 516 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $50,497 | — | #71 of 158 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $49,979 | — | #200 of 215 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,160 | — | #451 of 452 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,823 | $41,692 | #343 of 680 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $44,624 | — | #56 of 255 |
| History | $44,563 | $32,263 | #385 of 459 |
| Social Work | $43,388 | $32,262 | #395 of 420 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $42,038 | — | #34 of 49 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,758 | $30,250 | #581 of 610 |
| Psychology | $40,809 | $26,246 | #950 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $35,921 | $25,150 | #339 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,858 | — | #562 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Montevallo rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,767 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Montevallo rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, University of Montevallo ranks #73 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at University of Montevallo worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for rhetoric and composition/writing studies ($48,471).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.