Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Master's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst Compares for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
All 75 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 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $129,192 | $131,389 | #1 | — |
| 2 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $80,536 | $81,881 | #2 | $52,948 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $79,084 | $69,405 | #10 | $55,398 |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $78,716 | $80,055 | #3 | $53,254 |
| 5 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $76,461 | $72,775 | #6 | $50,934 |
| 6 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $75,064 | $76,318 | #5 | $47,951 |
| 7 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $73,481 | $78,137 | #4 | $55,136 |
| 8 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $73,113 | $66,528 | #13 | $41,328 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $72,910 | $64,205 | #18 | $77,360 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $72,910 | $64,205 | #19 | $77,360 |
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| 51 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $52,358 | $53,249 | #46 | — |
| 52 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $52,322 | $55,605 | #42 | $43,673 |
| 53 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $52,194 | $56,012 | #40 | — |
| 54 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $51,558 | $45,402 | #66 | $52,025 |
| 55 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $51,194 | $58,110 | #31 | — |
| 56 | Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY | $51,084 | $48,621 | #61 | $32,159 |
| 57 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $50,777 | $46,771 | #64 | $27,180 |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $165,473 | $128,746 | #29 of 861 |
| Computer Science | $154,099 | $104,610 | #23 of 48 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $109,628 | $78,003 | #55 of 349 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | $101,532 | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $100,729 | $64,546 | #2 of 6 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $98,155 | — | #45 of 159 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $91,064 | $64,664 | #88 of 92 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,779 | — | #73 of 81 |
| Public Health | $84,978 | $61,185 | #74 of 201 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $82,435 | $50,929 | #34 of 50 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $78,593 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $74,899 | $53,609 | #25 of 58 |
| Sustainability Studies | $68,841 | — | #11 of 13 |
| Education | $67,432 | $44,038 | #83 of 214 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,477 | — | #38 of 60 |
| Music | $38,489 | $30,429 | #86 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,025 one year after graduating and $51,558 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 75 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for rhetoric and composition/writing studies ($55,035).
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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.