Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Taylor University
Upland, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Taylor University graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 16% 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 Taylor 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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| 100 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $40,814 | $38,846 | #115 | — |
| 101 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $40,792 | $43,010 | #99 | $21,468 |
| 102 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $40,579 | $38,623 | #116 | $28,103 |
| 103 | Taylor University Upland, IN | $40,573 | $43,527 | #87 | $25,471 |
| 104 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $40,479 | $43,197 | #92 | $23,399 |
| 105 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $40,479 | $43,197 | #93 | $23,399 |
| 106 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $40,479 | $43,197 | #94 | $23,399 |
Other Majors at Taylor University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $108,812 | $77,081 | #123 of 349 |
| Marketing | $78,191 | $49,939 | #89 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,192 | $53,504 | #206 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $61,164 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $60,336 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $57,113 | $30,723 | #46 of 64 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $50,403 | — | #35 of 144 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,237 | $45,389 | #231 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,105 | $44,028 | #305 of 345 |
| Psychology | $39,400 | $30,311 | #985 of 1027 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | $37,035 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $31,921 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Taylor University rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,471 one year after graduating and $40,573 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Taylor University rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, Taylor University ranks #103 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at Taylor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for rhetoric and composition/writing studies ($48,471), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,521.
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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.