Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Brandeis University
Emerson College$33,441$43,925$24,2500.73
National Median$28,418$25,0000.88

Other Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Emerson College
Boston
$55,392$33,441$24,250

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Brandeis University, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.