Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at McMurry University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (26 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 McMurry UniversityAbilene | $31,372 | $37,883* | — | $26,000* | — |
 University of North TexasDenton | $11,164 | $45,015* | $50,652 | $19,424* | 0.43 |
 Texas Tech UniversityLubbock | $11,852 | $39,943* | $49,468 | $21,500* | 0.54 |
 The University of Texas at AustinAustin | $11,678 | $38,713* | $55,146 | $21,323* | 0.55 |
 The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington | $11,728 | $37,883* | $48,211 | $17,417* | 0.46 |
 Texas State UniversitySan Marcos | $11,450 | $37,548* | $49,798 | $21,765* | 0.58 |
| National Median | — | $28,418* | — | $25,000* | 0.88 |
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 McMurry University, approximately 45% 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 7 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.