Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Elmhurst University graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elmhurst University 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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| 69 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $47,141 | $48,418 | #66 | $23,237 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elmhurst University rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,556 one year after graduating and $47,052 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elmhurst University rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, Elmhurst University ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at Elmhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for rhetoric and composition/writing studies ($48,471), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.