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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,268/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Large (48,200 openings/yr)

ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #43 of 121 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$504K	$503K	$468K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.8x	14.7x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.5x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	42%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	28	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,088

Out-of-state: $77,636 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,960

-123% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,750

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,382

76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,268 track close to the $29,653 national median for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 14.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,750 debt-to-$25,268 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #43 out of 121 programs, University of Central Oklahoma's Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $25,268 to $44,382 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 10,132 students in Edmond, OK.

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Top Career Paths

Technical writers $91,670/yr

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary $78,270/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Central Oklahoma's Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies program score?

This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 62% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →