Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 171 graduates a year
Old Dominion University graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Old Dominion 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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| 43 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $54,917 | $58,883 | #24 | $47,377 |
| 44 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $54,848 | $56,779 | #35 | $29,909 |
| 45 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $54,778 | $58,304 | #25 | $35,634 |
| 46 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $54,390 | $49,527 | #62 | $35,716 |
| 47 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $53,436 | $55,603 | #39 | $35,423 |
| 48 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $53,151 | $54,039 | #45 | $31,518 |
| 49 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $52,625 | $51,830 | #57 | $43,267 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Old Dominion University rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,716 one year after graduating and $54,390 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Old Dominion University rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, Old Dominion University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at Old Dominion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for rhetoric and composition/writing studies ($48,471), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.