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

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

$60,415Median year-4 earnings

$25,000Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Minnesota

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

1Saint Johns UniversityCollegeville · Debt not reported$67,607 2College of Saint BenedictSaint Joseph · Debt not reported$64,449 3University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis · $22,375 federal debt$60,415 4Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul · $26,680 federal debt$59,779 5Hamline UniversitySaint Paul · $25,000 federal debt$45,253

CAREER CONTEXT IN MN

What related occupations pay in Minnesota

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

25-1123English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $84,200
Middle 50% wage range: $76,150–$98,340
State employment: 920
Projected growth: 0.0%
Annual openings: 4,500

10th–90th percentile: $56,640–$127,160

27-3043Writers and Authors

State median wage: $72,810
Middle 50% wage range: $61,970–$86,390
State employment: 720
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $50,700–$103,890

27-3041Editors

State median wage: $62,650
Middle 50% wage range: $48,200–$79,710
State employment: 1,970
Projected growth: -1.1%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $43,370–$102,270

25-1199Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

State median wage: $84,280
Middle 50% wage range: $71,850–$84,280
State employment: 2,620
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $51,990–$106,770

27-3042Technical Writers

State median wage: $83,270
Middle 50% wage range: $66,000–$102,180
State employment: 910
Projected growth: +0.8%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $58,670–$127,390

43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers

State median wage: $49,450
Middle 50% wage range: $49,450–$57,070
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: -0.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $42,720–$57,590

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Minnesota; 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	Saint Johns University	Collegeville	$67,607	Not available
2	College of Saint Benedict	Saint Joseph	$64,449	Not available
3	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	Minneapolis	$60,415	$22,375
4	Metropolitan State University	Saint Paul	$59,779	$26,680
5	Hamline University	Saint Paul	$45,253	$25,000

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 Minnesota

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,415 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,000 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Minnesota colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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