Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Master's Degree · about 21 graduates a year

$51,233
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$59,425
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$55,035
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#32 of 75
Rank by pay
#20 of 75
Rank, wage-adjusted
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.

How North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA$129,192$131,389#1—
2University of North Texas Denton, TX$80,536$81,881#2$52,948
3Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD$79,084$69,405#10$55,398
4Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA$78,716$80,055#3$53,254
5University at Albany Albany, NY$76,461$72,775#6$50,934
6Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX$75,064$76,318#5$47,951
7Boise State University Boise, ID$73,481$78,137#4$55,136
8San Diego State University San Diego, CA$73,113$66,528#13$41,328
9Northeastern University Boston, MA$72,910$64,205#18$77,360
10Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA$72,910$64,205#19$77,360
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29The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX$59,922$60,923#23$63,112
30DePaul University Chicago, IL$59,820$58,773#28$49,334
31Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH$59,450$63,442#21$46,045
32North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC$59,425$63,771#20$51,233
33Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ$58,664$51,489#49$35,436
34Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ$58,664$51,489#50$35,436
35Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ$58,664$51,489#51$35,436

Other Majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Computer Science$164,757$108,371#21 of 48
Computer Software and Media Applications$148,845$115,689#6 of 26
Engineering$145,889$114,929#4 of 29
Applied Mathematics$141,131—#5 of 17
Statistics$137,104$89,500#5 of 18
Chemical Engineering$131,873$114,524#1 of 11
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$131,229$94,086#34 of 62
Business Administration, Management and Operations$127,702$113,700#123 of 861
Civil Engineering$120,234$88,923#3 of 81
Biotechnology$117,649$86,906#7 of 15
Mechanical Engineering$115,376$95,469#42 of 83
Computer Engineering—$114,188—
Accounting and Related Services$95,452$66,000#164 of 349
Systems Science and Theory$90,725$65,032—
Textile Sciences and Engineering$89,842$63,645—
Educational Administration and Supervision$76,369$62,324#129 of 453
Public Administration$74,197$51,393#146 of 243
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$73,155$31,836#7 of 16
Landscape Architecture$70,503$59,524#5 of 7
International Relations and National Security Studies$70,333$51,555#37 of 40
Educational/Instructional Media Design$70,081$60,244#46 of 82
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$70,041$55,077#34 of 58
Architecture$68,840$60,744#41 of 50
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$66,145$55,009#93 of 285
Design and Applied Arts$60,289$52,950#17 of 20
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$59,801$45,117#4 of 8
Social Work$59,556$46,981#202 of 279
Curriculum and Instruction$59,518$55,091#120 of 190
Student Counseling and Personnel Services$58,010$50,118#166 of 302
English Language and Literature$57,070$35,565#31 of 43

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $51,233 one year after graduating and $59,425 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?

Among 75 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?

Its graduates earn 8% more 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.