Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Cincinnati
Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of University of Cincinnati's certificate (1-2 years) program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies earn a median $36,851 one year after graduating, rising to $66,779 by year ten. Figures are based on 115 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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.
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