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#1 #1 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $58,087
#2 #2 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 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $54,529
#3 #3 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 604 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $54,410
#4 #4 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Criminology. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 305 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 170 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,100
#5 #5 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 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,854
#6 #6 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 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,009
#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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#8 #8 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Annually, Wabash College awards around 25 degrees to students studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Political Science and Government, General, Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,472
#9 #9 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, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,963
#10 #10 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 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Environmental Studies, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,380–1,510 Median Starting Salary $59,131
#11 #11 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 155 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 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,475
#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 196 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 45 SAT Score 910–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,893
#13 #13 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Scripps College Claremont, CA Every year, Scripps College awards about 32 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,430–1,520 Median Starting Salary $54,554
#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 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $45,213
#15 #15 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 Art/Art Studies, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, the University of Montevallo awards 38 degrees every year to Art/Art Studies, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,972
#16 #16 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Illinois College Jacksonville, IL At Illinois College, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Illinois College grants 25 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,567
#17 #17 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, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,307
#18 #18 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg grants around 41 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,907
#19 #19 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 990–1,140 Median Starting Salary $53,193
#20 #20 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,227
#21 #21 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,799
#22 #22 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,582
#23 #23 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, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $51,585
#24 #24 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 483 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $52,497
#25 #25 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 117 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,360
#26 #26 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $49,418
#27 #27 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 Neuroscience, Political Science and Government, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Trinity University grants 51 degrees every year to Neuroscience majors....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,330–1,490 Median Starting Salary $55,135
#28 #28 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Pitzer College Claremont, CA Each year, Pitzer College grants about 33 degrees to students studying Environmental Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Political Science and Government, General, Organizational Behavior Studies, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,733
#29 #29 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 113 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,069
#30 #30 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $48,759
#31 #31 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Every year, Black Hills State University awards about 82 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,212
#32 #32 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 465 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,760
#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, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,628
#34 #34 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA At Coe College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Coe College awards 42 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,517
#35 #35 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Every year, Georgia College & State University grants about 107 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,320
#36 #36 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,436
#37 #37 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 259 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $58,178
#38 #38 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 Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,735
#39 #39 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,064
#40 #40 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 588 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 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,692
#41 #41 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 250 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,109
#42 #42 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Bethel University awards 36 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,534
#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 4 SAT Score 880–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,793
#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 150 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $52,584
#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 Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other. In fact, Marshall University grants 166 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,798
#46 #46 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford awards around 23 degrees to students majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,936
#47 #47 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. CUNY York College Jamaica, NY At CUNY York College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 870–1,050 Median Starting Salary $50,496
#48 #48 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 Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Business/Commerce, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Sul Ross State University awards 55 degrees annually to Teacher Education, Multiple Levels majors....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,100 Median Starting Salary $51,266
#49 #49 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Annually, Drake University awards around 42 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 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $57,657
#50 #50 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work. In fact, Jackson State University awards 99 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,050 Median Starting Salary $50,141
#51 #51 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,929
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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 Post masters certificate. 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.

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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

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,164

Female Students

739 (63%)

Male Students

425 (36%)

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

78%

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1,110–1,280

$58,087

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

58%

86

1,300–1,460

$54,529

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

80%

128

1,260–1,420

$54,410

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

90%

170

1,120–1,290

$51,100

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

79%

60

910–1,180

$49,854

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

22%

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1,440–1,540

$53,009

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

38%

50

1,270–1,420

$54,151

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

63%

8

1,070–1,280

$57,472

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

81%

55

1,040–1,240

$56,963

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

13%

9

1,380–1,510

$59,131

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

81%

35

950–1,180

$52,475

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

99%

45

910–1,140

$51,893

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

38%

5

1,430–1,520

$54,554

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

11%

35

1,330–1,540

$45,213

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

56%

13

1,010–1,240

$52,972

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

78%

8

910–1,200