Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$43,896$60,048$26,6980.61
Temple University$24,951$39,963
National Median$30,398$25,7800.85

Other Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh
$21,524$43,896$26,698
Temple University
Philadelphia
$22,082$24,951

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 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, approximately 40% 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.