Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Weber State University
Ogden, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Weber State University graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Weber State 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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| 52 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $51,414 | $46,783 | #73 | $28,725 |
| 53 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $51,001 | $48,542 | #65 | $26,443 |
| 54 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $50,875 | $53,642 | #50 | $23,298 |
| 55 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $50,847 | $48,191 | #68 | $36,205 |
| 56 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $50,591 | $53,216 | #53 | — |
| 57 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $50,287 | $53,918 | #46 | $24,127 |
| 58 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $50,287 | $53,918 | #47 | $24,127 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Weber State University rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,205 one year after graduating and $50,847 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Weber State University rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, Weber State University ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at Weber State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for rhetoric and composition/writing studies ($48,471), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,991.
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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.