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Rhetoric & Composition in Pennsylvania

Rhetoric & Composition Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Rhetoric & Composition Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 12,650 people in the state and 354,400 people in the nation working in Rhetoric and Composition jobs.

Rhetoric & Composition Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Rhetoric & Composition Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Rhetoric and Composition grads earn an average of $77,939. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,251.

Rhetoric & Composition Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 9 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Rhetoric and Composition degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,561 a year. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,565 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,257 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

#9

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Rhetoric & Composition Careers in PA

Some of the careers Rhetoric and Composition majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Rhetoric and Composition.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communications 11,299
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
General Literature 396
Digital Humanities 126
Children’s & Adolescent Literature 55
Other Literature 36

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