Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies master's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston · Debt not reported$72,9102Northeastern UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$72,9103Emerson CollegeBoston · Debt not reported$56,4854University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst · Debt not reported$51,5585Lesley UniversityCambridge · Debt not reported$50,236
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
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
- $85,260
- Middle 50% wage range
- $67,770–$108,030
- State employment
- 1,350
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 11,900
25-1123English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $83,980
- Middle 50% wage range
- $70,720–$118,120
- State employment
- 2,900
- Projected growth
- 0.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,500
27-3041Editors
- State median wage
- $83,170
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,490–$103,620
- State employment
- 3,100
- Projected growth
- -1.1%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
25-1199Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $94,480
- Middle 50% wage range
- $82,590–$129,490
- State employment
- 1,790
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
27-3042Technical Writers
- State median wage
- $109,200
- Middle 50% wage range
- $86,060–$134,620
- State employment
- 1,850
- Projected growth
- +0.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,200
43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers
- State median wage
- $57,160
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,430–$67,150
- State employment
- 190
- Projected growth
- -0.9%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; 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 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | Boston | $72,910 | Not available |
| 2 | Northeastern University | Boston | $72,910 | Not available |
| 3 | Emerson College | Boston | $56,485 | Not available |
| 4 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | $51,558 | Not available |
| 5 | Lesley University | Cambridge | $50,236 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies in Massachusetts
What do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies master's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $56,485 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northeastern University Professional Programs has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.