Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How New York University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $46,292 | $47,627 | +3% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $40,280 | $101,596 | +152% |
| Sarah Lawrence College | $32,159 | $48,003 | +49% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $37,674 | $46,668 | +24% |
| The New School | $37,792 | $44,550 | +18% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (21 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York UniversityNew York | $60,438 | $46,292 | $47,627 | — | — |
 University at AlbanyAlbany | $10,408 | $50,934 | — | — | — |
 CUNY Queens CollegeQueens | $7,538 | $38,729 | — | — | — |
 The New SchoolNew York | $56,386 | $37,792 | $44,550 | — | — |
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $37,674 | $46,668 | — | — |
 Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook | $10,560 | $34,855 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $41,249 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with rhetoric and composition/writing studies graduates
Technical Writers
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Editors
Writers and Authors
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies in New York
- University at Albany$50,934
- CUNY Queens College$38,729
- The New School$37,792
- Columbia University in the City of New York$37,674
- Stony Brook University$34,855
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 New York University, approximately 19% 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.