# Writing (bachelor's degree)

CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/writing

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $47,141 across 135 colleges (middle half $40,579–$57,012); median federal debt $25,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Composition And Rhetoric: median $47,226 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writers And Authors | 5% | $76,910 | -0.3% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Marketing Managers | 3% | $166,790 | 6.9% |
| Editors | 3% | $77,920 | -1.1% |
| Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists | 3% | $78,760 | 7% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | $61,676 (3) | — |
| CA | $42,232 (9) | $55,860 (189) |
| GA | $48,482 (4) | — |
| IL | $44,004 (7) | — |
| IN | $49,918 (5) | — |
| MI | $40,929 (11) | — |
| MN | $60,415 (5) | — |
| MO | $50,287 (4) | — |
| NY | $46,500 (15) | $54,572 (161) |
| OH | $40,479 (10) | — |
| PA | $57,012 (8) | — |
| TX | $58,957 (8) | — |
| UT | $60,940 (3) | — |
| VA | $57,179 (5) | — |
| WA | $44,548 (6) | — |
| WI | $53,436 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Richmond (VA): $81,253
2. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $69,373
3. George Mason University (VA): $62,383
4. San Francisco State University (CA): $59,032
5. James Madison University (VA): $57,179
6. University of South Florida (FL): $54,778
7. Old Dominion University (VA): $54,390
8. California State University-Los Angeles (CA): $51,414
9. Chapman University (CA): $44,183
10. Roanoke College (VA): $43,974
11. California State University-San Bernardino (CA): $42,232
12. University of Southern California (CA): $41,637

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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