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College Scorecard program reportCIP 23.13 · UNITID 195544
St. Joseph's University-New York

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's Degree · Brooklyn, NY

At St. Joseph's University-New York, the Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies bachelor's degree program reported $57,305 median earnings four years after completion and $26,170 median federal debt among 114 working graduates.

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Median earnings$57,305Working graduates four years after completion
Median federal debt$26,170Stafford and Grad PLUS debt for the program cohort
Working graduates114Four-year earnings cohort
Peer records24Same field and credential passing the evidence rule

01 · Published outcomes

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates at St. Joseph's University-New York earn and borrow?

Four-year median earnings were $57,305, five-year median earnings were $62,254, and median federal debt was $26,170 for the published program cohorts.

Median earnings four years after completion$57,305
Median earnings five years after completion$62,254

Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled. Median debt uses a separate federal borrower cohort and is not a yearly payment.

02 · Same-field context

How does St. Joseph's University-New York’s Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies program compare?

Among 24 published bachelor's degree records in this field, earnings ranked at the 58th percentile and debt was lower than about 21% of peers.

Four-year earnings percentile58th

Higher earnings than about 58% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Debt position21%

Lower median debt than about 21% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Percentiles describe this published peer group; they are not a rating of instruction, selectivity, or individual outcomes.

03 · Comparison records

Which colleges publish Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies for the same credential?

The comparison group contains 24 institution-program records with the same field and credential, at least 75 working graduates, and published earnings and debt.

The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · 96 working graduates$68,314 earnings · $21,323 debtUniversity of North TexasDenton, TX · Bachelor's Degree · 137 working graduates$62,703 earnings · $19,424 debtGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, VA · Bachelor's Degree · 264 working graduates$62,383 earnings · $23,250 debtArizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · 79 working graduates$61,676 earnings · $30,114 debtMiami University-OxfordOxford, OH · Bachelor's Degree · 95 working graduates$61,474 earnings · $23,750 debtTexas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX · Bachelor's Degree · 111 working graduates$60,563 earnings · $21,500 debtUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · 244 working graduates$60,415 earnings · $22,375 debtSan Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · 80 working graduates$59,032 earnings · $18,500 debtMetropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO · Bachelor's Degree · 80 working graduates$58,918 earnings · $19,998 debtTexas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · 137 working graduates$58,484 earnings · $21,765 debtUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · 328 working graduates$57,012 earnings · $26,000 debtUniversity of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM · Bachelor's Degree · 126 working graduates$56,244 earnings · $14,363 debtOld Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA · Bachelor's Degree · 256 working graduates$54,390 earnings · $26,000 debtEmerson CollegeBoston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · 134 working graduates$51,742 earnings · $24,250 debtCalifornia State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · 262 working graduates$51,414 earnings · $13,500 debtBowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH · Bachelor's Degree · 177 working graduates$50,120 earnings · $27,000 debtGrand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · 104 working graduates$43,552 earnings · $25,000 debtCalifornia State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · 111 working graduates$41,123 earnings · $15,394 debt

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04 · Institution context

Where can I find St. Joseph's University-New York cost and completion data?

The St. Joseph's University-New York institution report publishes school-level net price, completion, retention, undergraduate aid, and debt; those measures use cohorts separate from this program’s earnings and debt cohorts.

St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, New York · Private nonprofit

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Answers at a glance

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at St. Joseph's University-New York: frequently asked questions

The program FAQ reports $57,305 four-year median earnings, $26,170 median federal debt, 114 working graduates, and 24 same-field peer records.

How much do graduates of this Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies program earn?

Median earnings were $57,305 four years after completion and $62,254 five years after completion for working graduates who were not enrolled.

What is the median federal debt for this Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies program?

The published median federal debt was $26,170 across a reported debt cohort of — borrowers.

How is the peer group selected?

Peers share CIP field 23.13 and the Bachelor's Degree credential level, have at least 75 working graduates, and have published earnings and debt medians.