Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies master's degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$129,1922Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh · Debt not reported$78,7163Arcadia UniversityGlenside · Debt not reported$52,3584Chatham UniversityPittsburgh · Debt not reported$48,1105Seton Hill UniversityGreensburg · Debt not reported$42,0326Wilkes UniversityWilkes-Barre · Debt not reported$37,334
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $80,670
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,200–$102,840
- State employment
- 2,530
- Projected growth
- 0.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,500
27-3043Writers and Authors
- State median wage
- $77,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $54,030–$102,480
- State employment
- 1,080
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 11,900
27-3041Editors
- State median wage
- $63,460
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,530–$87,770
- State employment
- 3,240
- Projected growth
- -1.1%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
25-1199Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $65,400
- Middle 50% wage range
- $35,770–$104,910
- State employment
- 12,100
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
27-3042Technical Writers
- State median wage
- $87,620
- Middle 50% wage range
- $71,980–$105,300
- State employment
- 1,330
- Projected growth
- +0.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,200
43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers
- State median wage
- $47,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,280–$66,150
- State employment
- 230
- Projected growth
- -0.9%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Philadelphia | $129,192 | Not available |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh | $78,716 | Not available |
| 3 | Arcadia University | Glenside | $52,358 | Not available |
| 4 | Chatham University | Pittsburgh | $48,110 | Not available |
| 5 | Seton Hill University | Greensburg | $42,032 | Not available |
| 6 | Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre | $37,334 | 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 Pennsylvania
What do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies master's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $48,110 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 Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.