Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Aquinas College graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Aquinas 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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| 117 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $39,702 | $41,312 | #105 | $21,720 |
| 118 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $39,645 | $40,307 | #110 | — |
| 119 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $39,479 | $45,710 | #78 | — |
| 120 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $39,465 | $41,611 | #104 | $17,827 |
| 121 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $38,967 | $38,285 | #119 | $15,466 |
| 122 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $38,871 | $35,753 | #128 | $22,251 |
| 123 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $38,822 | $43,958 | #86 | — |
Other Majors at Aquinas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,274 | $63,311 | #326 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,404 | $44,913 | #252 of 1176 |
| Sustainability Studies | $60,285 | $29,399 | #8 of 17 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,806 | $27,301 | #349 of 610 |
| Biology | $51,002 | $31,787 | #651 of 841 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | $49,378 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,075 | $31,817 | #505 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,148 | $33,555 | #364 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $45,713 | — |
| Psychology | $45,698 | $31,789 | #770 of 1027 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $44,910 | — | #21 of 24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Aquinas College rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,827 one year after graduating and $39,465 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Aquinas College rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, Aquinas College ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at Aquinas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for rhetoric and composition/writing studies ($48,471), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,964.
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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.