Best Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Degrees in North Carolina by ROI
Colleges in North Carolina ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in North Carolina
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$78,027
Across North Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,428
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Queens University of Charlotte
Grad rate: 67.0% |
-$56,988 | $44,845 | $56,944 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Grad rate: 72.5% |
-$99,066 | $39,638 | $25,913 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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