Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, California · See Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies nationally
Poor return
$-314,402 over 10 years
For graduates of Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Saint Mary's College of California.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
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Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$25,711
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
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Median debt as of 2024
$-314,402
10-year net gain as of 2024
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | Certificate | $115,188 | — | +1,324% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY City College New York, NY | Certificate | $64,449 | — | +1,188% | Strong return |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | Certificate | $115,188 | — | +1,145% | Strong return |
| 4 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | Certificate | $82,517 | — | +322% | Strong return |
| 5 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | Certificate | $54,661 | — | +245% | Strong return |
| 6 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | Certificate | $84,341 | — | +234% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | Certificate | $66,609 | $48,635 | +188% | Strong return |
| 8 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Certificate | $68,559 | $41,000 | +172% | Strong return |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Certificate | $68,039 | $33,763 | +163% | Strong return |
| 10 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | Certificate | $63,936 | $31,917 | +140% | Strong return |
Other majors at Saint Mary's College of California
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $107,316 | $25,000 | +792% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $167,609 | $50,940 | +775% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $97,033 | — | +756% | Strong return |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's | $95,040 | $23,250 | +623% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Certificate | $112,485 | $41,000 | +395% | Strong return |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Associate's | $73,418 | — | +368% | Strong return |
| Sociology | Associate's | $70,004 | — | +312% | Strong return |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Certificate | $93,700 | — | +301% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.