Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwest Missouri State University
Missouri State University-Springfield$47,377$47,992$26,5000.56
Drury University$24,127$23,0940.96
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies$24,127$23,0940.96
Truman State University$16,569$26,8991.62
National Median$28,418$25,0000.88

Other Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$9,024$47,377$26,500
Drury University
Springfield
$35,235$24,127$23,094
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield
$8,044$24,127$23,094
Truman State University
Kirksville
$9,470$16,569$26,899

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 Northwest Missouri State University, approximately 27% 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.