Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Augustana College
Rock Island, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Augustana College graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Augustana College 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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| 130 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $35,169 | $30,867 | #136 | — |
| 131 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $35,169 | $30,867 | #137 | — |
| 132 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $34,743 | $35,323 | #132 | $25,292 |
| 133 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $33,950 | $33,356 | #134 | $19,775 |
| 134 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $33,533 | $35,357 | #131 | $24,195 |
| 135 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $33,429 | $35,581 | #129 | $23,449 |
| 136 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $32,843 | $34,629 | #133 | $26,637 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augustana College rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,775 one year after graduating and $33,950 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augustana College rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, Augustana College ranks #133 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at Augustana College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% 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.