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#1

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

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

920–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$13,978

Median Starting Salary

$52,584

#2

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

Stark State College
North Canton, OH

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,364

Median Starting Salary

$53,506

#3

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

CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,073

Median Starting Salary

$53,506

#4

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

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,279

Median Starting Salary

$53,506

#5

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

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,028

Median Starting Salary

$53,506

#6

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

Temple College
Temple, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,975

Median Starting Salary

$53,506

*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 Masters degree. On average, 66% percent of women and 34% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Rhetoric and Composition is has the largest number of granted degrees in New York. 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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Student Demographics

Total Students
47
Female Students
31 (65%)
Male Students
16 (34%)

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