Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Roanoke College graduates in rhetoric and composition/writing studies earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Roanoke 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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| 80 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $44,260 | $45,478 | #80 | $26,715 |
| 81 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $44,183 | $40,204 | #111 | $23,939 |
| 82 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $44,004 | $43,234 | #90 | $24,225 |
| 83 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $43,974 | $40,042 | #112 | $19,925 |
| 84 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $43,689 | $46,065 | #75 | $31,239 |
| 85 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $43,647 | $46,839 | #71 | — |
| 86 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $43,607 | $44,349 | #84 | $37,446 |
Other Majors at Roanoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | $76,198 | $36,220 | #18 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,604 | — | #108 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,323 | $45,557 | #396 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,112 | $27,304 | #61 of 610 |
| Sociology | $59,580 | $38,983 | #89 of 462 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,040 | — | #211 of 660 |
| Biology | $55,246 | $37,458 | #520 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,957 | $39,588 | #135 of 265 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,074 | — | #32 of 63 |
| Psychology | $49,018 | $32,550 | #602 of 1027 |
| History | $41,210 | $25,940 | #430 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roanoke College rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,925 one year after graduating and $43,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roanoke College rank for rhetoric and composition/writing studies?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates, Roanoke College ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rhetoric and composition/writing studies at Roanoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for rhetoric and composition/writing studies ($48,471).
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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.