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#1

#1 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 407 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

119

SAT Score

1,290–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$24,338

Median Starting Salary

$54,526

#2

#2 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

164

SAT Score

1,290–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,730

Median Starting Salary

$54,409

#3

#3 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 313 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

209

SAT Score

1,110–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$16,150

Median Starting Salary

$51,137

#4

#4 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

92

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$21,684

Median Starting Salary

$58,045

#5

#5 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

71

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$20,987

Median Starting Salary

$56,933

#6

#6 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN

Annually, Wabash College awards around 28 degrees to students studying Rhetoric and Composition, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Economics, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,120–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$23,913

Median Starting Salary

$57,436

#7

#7 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

71

SAT Score

1,260–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$24,408

Median Starting Salary

$54,152

#8

#8 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$7,528

Median Starting Salary

$49,905

#9

#9 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

At Bates College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,400–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$26,658

Median Starting Salary

$59,077

#10

#10 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

At the University of Richmond, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Behavior Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,420–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$35,263

Median Starting Salary

$53,023

#11

#11 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 151 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$52,496

#12

#12 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Annually, Metropolitan State University of Denver awards around 238 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

890–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$13,727

Median Starting Salary

$51,920

#13

#13 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

At the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, the most popular majors students study are Civil Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching. In fact, the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown awards 52 degrees every year to Civil Engineering, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$17,909

Median Starting Salary

$58,182

#14

#14 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,997

Median Starting Salary

$45,317

#15

#15 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Every year, Scripps College awards about 23 degrees to students majoring in Political Science and Government, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,430–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$45,505

Median Starting Salary

$54,552

#16

#16 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Greensburg, PA

Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg grants around 36 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$17,196

Median Starting Salary

$58,855

#17

#17 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

At Elmhurst University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 83 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$22,760

Median Starting Salary

$54,072

#18

#18 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$23,344

Median Starting Salary

$56,557

#19

#19 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Each year, Texas State University awards around 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

990–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$15,307

Median Starting Salary

$52,457

#20

#20 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

At the University of Montevallo, the three most popular college majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Art/Art Studies, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$17,280

Median Starting Salary

$52,987

#21

#21 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

At Bethel University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Lay Ministry. In fact, Bethel University awards 45 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

950–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$20,058

Median Starting Salary

$53,543

#22

#22 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

At Trinity University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Accounting, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Trinity University grants 38 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,340–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$32,264

Median Starting Salary

$55,125

#23

#23 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

At the University of Minnesota-Morris, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Chemistry, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$9,539

Median Starting Salary

$54,307

#24

#24 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Accounting, Computer Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,290–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,297

Median Starting Salary

$51,616

#25

#25 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,511

Median Starting Salary

$52,518

#26

#26 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford awards around 22 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$17,015

Median Starting Salary

$58,883

#27

#27 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,200–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$13,110

Median Starting Salary

$48,823

#28

#28 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of Utah awards 413 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,130–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,341

Median Starting Salary

$49,474

#29

#29 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

At Georgia Southern University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

980–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$16,957

Median Starting Salary

$53,206

#30

#30 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Annually, Drake University awards around 52 degrees to students majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,190–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$30,886

Median Starting Salary

$57,619

#31

#31 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

At Illinois College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Illinois College grants 42 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

990–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$17,255

Median Starting Salary

$55,553

#32

#32 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 825 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,315

Median Starting Salary

$48,176

#33

#33 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 302 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$19,838

Median Starting Salary

$53,636

#34

#34 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production. In fact, DePaul University grants 247 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,160–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$32,129

Median Starting Salary

$53,742

#35

#35 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD

At Northern State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,873

Median Starting Salary

$54,794

#36

#36 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Every year, Georgia College & State University grants about 116 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$19,769

Median Starting Salary

$57,286

#37

#37 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Each year, Rider University grants around 74 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$26,618

Median Starting Salary

$56,602

#38

#38 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 502 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$16,033

Median Starting Salary

$50,734

#39

#39 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Boise State University
Boise, ID

At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 507 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,050–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,037

Median Starting Salary

$51,789

#40

#40 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1714 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$20,550

Median Starting Salary

$54,066

#41

#41 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Every year, Oglethorpe University awards about 50 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,120–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$22,251

Median Starting Salary

$51,101

#42

#42 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Each year, the University of Nebraska at Kearney grants about 131 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$16,249

Median Starting Salary

$55,348

#43

#43 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

At Clark Atlanta University, the most popular majors students pursue are Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

890–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$29,736

Median Starting Salary

$51,822

#44

#44 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Each year, Ferris State University grants around 222 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

900–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$13,154

Median Starting Salary

$52,604

#45

#45 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 168 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

930–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$9,734

Median Starting Salary

$52,815

#46

#46 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Every year, Black Hills State University awards about 71 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$16,474

Median Starting Salary

$55,202

#47

#47 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

At Jackson State University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

850–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$19,892

Median Starting Salary

$50,188

#48

#48 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

At Mississippi Valley State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Social Work, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Mississippi Valley State University grants 26 degrees annually to graduating General Studies students....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

800–970

Est. Net Price *

$12,304

Median Starting Salary

$51,106

#49

#49 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

At Northwestern Oklahoma State University, the most popular majors students study are Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$12,067

Median Starting Salary

$53,359

#50

#50 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S.

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

At Sul Ross State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Sul Ross State University awards 51 degrees annually to Criminal Justice/Safety Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

900–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$12,240

Median Starting Salary

$51,301

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Rhetoric and Composition

A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written, visual, and mixed-media texts; analysis of literacy practices in cultural and cross-cultural contexts; and writing program administration.

Students majoring in Rhetoric and Composition can advance up to a Bachelors degree. On average, 63% percent of women and 37% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Rhetoric and Composition is has the largest number of granted degrees in Pennsylvania. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric and Composition is $38,900.

Popularity of Rhetoric and Composition Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Majoring in Rhetoric and Composition, your education can be applied to different careers. Rhetoric and Composition majors go on to find jobs including Writers and Authors and Editors which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Rhetoric and Composition majors include Postsecondary Teachers, All Other, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary and Editors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Rhetoric and Composition majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Rhetoric and Composition majors.

  1. #2 Editors

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,435
Female Students
899 (62%)
Male Students
536 (37%)

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