Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Principia College
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (22 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Principia CollegeElsah | $33,280 | $24,225* | — | $26,988* | — |
 Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst | $41,628 | $33,556* | $49,481 | $23,250* | 0.69 |
 Columbia College ChicagoChicago | $32,520 | $25,060* | $30,733 | $27,000* | 1.08 |
 University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign | $16,004 | $24,225* | $33,844 | $23,250* | 0.96 |
 Augustana CollegeRock Island | $49,834 | $19,775* | — | —* | — |
 Knox CollegeGalesburg | $55,587 | $15,466* | $28,561 | $26,976* | 1.74 |
| 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 Principia College, approximately 0% 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 5 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.