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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,399/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Large (48,200 openings/yr)

ROI 16.1x earnings multiple (10.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #66 of 121 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies programs

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	$382K	$398K	$396K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.5x	16.1x	16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.4x	10.8x	10.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	42%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (10.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,932

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,500

13.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $23,399 per year, Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus earn below the $29,653 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 16.1x 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 -4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,500 debt load exceeds a year of the $23,399 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #66 out of 121 programs, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's financial outcomes for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

a compact campus enrolling 777 students in Chillicothe, OH.

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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 Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies program score?

This program scores 24/100 — on the lower end for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

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.

Why are Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies earnings lower at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus?

Lower starting pay at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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