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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Undergrad Certificate•6 Institutions
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | PA | $73,249 5yr Post-Grad | $30,074 /yr | $26,697 | +$286k |
| Temple University Philadelphia | PA | $54,801 5yr Post-Grad | $29,219 /yr | - | +$104k |
| University of Iowa Iowa City | IA | $46,070 5yr Post-Grad | $21,398 /yr | $23,750 | +$20k |
| Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta | GA | $42,763 5yr Post-Grad | $4,546 /yr | - | +$974 |
| Delta College University Center | MI | $41,751 5yr Post-Grad | $4,550 /yr | - | -$10k |
| University of Evansville Evansville | IN | $41,074 5yr Post-Grad | $20,230 /yr | - | -$32k |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median high school graduate, accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes.
- Avg Net Price: The average price paid by students who receive federal financial aid (grants/loans).
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