Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (30 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Pacific University | $27,681* | — | $26,000* | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $44,553* | $51,969 | $14,037* | 0.32 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $34,309* | $39,169 | $16,500* | 0.48 |
| Pepperdine University | $33,228* | — | $24,027* | 0.72 |
| San Francisco State University | $32,431* | $40,620 | $18,500* | 0.57 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $28,725* | $43,871 | $13,500* | 0.47 |
| National Median | $28,418* | — | $25,000* | 0.88 |
Other Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $14,850 | $44,553 | $14,037 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $7,913 | $34,309 | $16,500 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu | $66,742 | $33,228 | $24,027 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $7,424 | $32,431 | $18,500 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $6,813 | $28,725 | $13,500 |
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 Fresno Pacific University, approximately 59% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 10 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.