Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies bachelor's degree programs in Indiana

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$49,918Median year-4 earnings

$20,038Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Indiana

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Wabash CollegeCrawfordsville · $27,000 federal debt$65,605 2DePauw UniversityGreencastle · $27,000 federal debt$51,983 3Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette · $20,038 federal debt$49,918 4Taylor UniversityUpland · $19,500 federal debt$40,573 5University of EvansvilleEvansville · Debt not reported$38,198

CAREER CONTEXT IN IN

What related occupations pay in Indiana

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

27-3043Writers and Authors

State median wage: $75,820
Middle 50% wage range: $59,080–$90,590
State employment: 450
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $51,640–$128,640

25-1123English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $69,180
Middle 50% wage range: $57,770–$93,490
State employment: 1,000
Projected growth: 0.0%
Annual openings: 4,500

10th–90th percentile: $47,790–$132,830

27-3041Editors

State median wage: $56,440
Middle 50% wage range: $39,930–$77,900
State employment: 830
Projected growth: -1.1%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $30,860–$99,380

25-1199Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

State median wage: $76,390
Middle 50% wage range: $61,450–$86,440
State employment: 1,340
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $47,860–$124,420

27-3042Technical Writers

State median wage: $75,510
Middle 50% wage range: $63,540–$89,500
State employment: 540
Projected growth: +0.8%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $52,350–$106,680

43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers

State median wage: $40,920
Middle 50% wage range: $37,170–$41,870
State employment: 80
Projected growth: -0.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $36,530–$51,030

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Indiana; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Wabash College	Crawfordsville	$65,605	$27,000
2	DePauw University	Greencastle	$51,983	$27,000
3	Purdue University-Main Campus	West Lafayette	$49,918	$20,038
4	Taylor University	Upland	$40,573	$19,500
5	University of Evansville	Evansville	$38,198	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies in Indiana

What do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies bachelor's degree graduates earn in Indiana?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $49,918 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $20,038 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Indiana colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Wabash College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.