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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at McNeese State University

Ranked 89th of 107 bachelor's programs in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,807
middle 50%: $21,648 – $43,047
Median · 5 years out
$46,093
middle 50%: $25,311 – $52,636
Median · 10 years out
$51,576
middle 50%: $38,416 – $59,105

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of McNeese State University's bachelor's program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies earn a median $29,807 one year after graduating, rising to $51,576 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $57,301 for this field, ranking 89th of 107 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.6 yrs
≈ $11,523 total interest

Same major at other universities

Youngstown State University
$47,409 · 5 yrs out
Augsburg University
$47,270 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Purchase
$47,243 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$47,169 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$46,156 · 5 yrs out
Monmouth College
$46,093 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$45,965 · 5 yrs out
Hamline University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Fitchburg State University
$45,075 · 5 yrs out
Truman State University
$44,849 · 5 yrs out
Roanoke College
$44,398 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at McNeese State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$116,640 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$113,129 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Associate)
$107,060 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Bachelor's)
$105,976 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,976 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$104,798 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$104,032 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$103,633 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$102,614 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (Associate)
$94,869 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$83,179 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$78,843 · 5 yrs out

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