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College Scorecard program reportCIP 23.13 · UNITID 237011
Western Washington University

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's Degree · Bellingham, WA

At Western Washington University, the Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies bachelor's degree program reported $38,460 median earnings four years after completion and $18,064 median federal debt among 109 working graduates.

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Median earnings$38,460Working graduates four years after completion
Median federal debt$18,064Stafford and Grad PLUS debt for the program cohort
Working graduates109Four-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 Western Washington University earn and borrow?

Four-year median earnings were $38,460, five-year median earnings were $38,281, and median federal debt was $18,064 for the published program cohorts.

Median earnings four years after completion$38,460
Median earnings five years after completion$38,281

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 Western Washington University’s Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies program compare?

Among 24 published bachelor's degree records in this field, earnings ranked at the 12th percentile and debt was lower than about 83% of peers.

Four-year earnings percentile12th

Higher earnings than about 12% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Debt position83%

Lower median debt than about 83% 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 debtSt. Joseph's University-New YorkBrooklyn, NY · Bachelor's Degree · 114 working graduates$57,305 earnings · $26,170 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 debt

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04 · Institution context

Where can I find Western Washington University cost and completion data?

The Western Washington University 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.

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington · Public

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Answers at a glance

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Western Washington University: frequently asked questions

The program FAQ reports $38,460 four-year median earnings, $18,064 median federal debt, 109 working graduates, and 24 same-field peer records.

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

Median earnings were $38,460 four years after completion and $38,281 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 $18,064 across a reported debt cohort of 114 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.