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

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

$57,179Median year-4 earnings

$23,250Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

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

1University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond · Debt not reported$81,253 2George Mason UniversityFairfax · $23,250 federal debt$62,383 3James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg · $22,714 federal debt$57,179 4Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk · $26,000 federal debt$54,390 5Roanoke CollegeSalem · Debt not reported$43,974

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

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: $85,000
Middle 50% wage range: $64,730–$104,000
State employment: 1,530
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $44,190–$131,040

27-3041Editors

State median wage: $80,590
Middle 50% wage range: $58,990–$109,090
State employment: 2,720
Projected growth: -1.1%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $45,760–$144,810

25-1123English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $67,330
Middle 50% wage range: $54,480–$98,070
State employment: 1,810
Projected growth: 0.0%
Annual openings: 4,500

10th–90th percentile: $43,250–$135,710

25-1199Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

State median wage: $84,060
Middle 50% wage range: $61,350–$133,660
State employment: 1,580
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $43,320–$177,330

27-3042Technical Writers

State median wage: $93,600
Middle 50% wage range: $75,510–$113,510
State employment: 2,280
Projected growth: +0.8%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $60,930–$139,470

43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers

State median wage: $48,090
Middle 50% wage range: $43,260–$53,290
State employment: 90
Projected growth: -0.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $41,270–$60,510

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; 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	University of Richmond	University of Richmond	$81,253	Not available
2	George Mason University	Fairfax	$62,383	$23,250
3	James Madison University	Harrisonburg	$57,179	$22,714
4	Old Dominion University	Norfolk	$54,390	$26,000
5	Roanoke College	Salem	$43,974	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 Virginia

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,179 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,250 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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