Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Evansville
Evansville, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
University of Evansville graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Evansville 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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| 123 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $38,822 | $43,958 | #86 | — |
| 124 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $38,562 | $36,703 | #127 | $20,455 |
| 125 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $38,460 | $35,375 | #130 | $27,116 |
| 126 | University of Evansville Evansville, IN | $38,198 | $40,979 | #106 | — |
| 127 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $37,986 | $39,260 | #113 | $26,360 |
| 128 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $37,968 | $40,745 | #107 | $24,205 |
| 129 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $35,583 | $32,378 | #135 | $21,765 |
Other Majors at University of Evansville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,851 | $66,553 | #278 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,773 | $71,066 | #693 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $80,532 | — | #190 of 233 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $75,673 | — | #94 of 253 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,569 | $55,891 | #364 of 796 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $73,549 | — |
| Marketing | $68,363 | — | #222 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,830 | $34,809 | #71 of 610 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $61,531 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,964 | $47,024 | #989 of 1176 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,838 | $23,407 | #37 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Evansville rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,198 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Evansville rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, University of Evansville ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at University of Evansville worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.