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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 545 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 116 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Median Starting Salary $54,529
#2 #2 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $58,087
#3 #3 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 24 SAT Score 1,430–1,520 Median Starting Salary $53,009
#4 #4 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, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 617 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $54,410
#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, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,963
#6 #6 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, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,100
#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, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#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, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,854
#9 #9 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 176 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,475
#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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,340–1,510 Median Starting Salary $59,131
#11 #11 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 and Information Sciences, Other, Computer Science, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $45,213
#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 216 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 43 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,893
#13 #13 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, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 101 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,069
#14 #14 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 Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,307
#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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, the University of Montevallo awards 51 degrees every year to Art/Art Studies, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,972
#16 #16 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 Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Median Starting Salary $51,585
#17 #17 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg grants around 29 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,907
#18 #18 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Median Starting Salary $48,759
#19 #19 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 Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching. In fact, the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown awards 34 degrees every year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,227
#20 #20 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 419 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 26 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,497
#21 #21 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 Accounting, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. In fact, Trinity University grants 50 degrees every year to Accounting majors....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,340–1,490 Median Starting Salary $55,135
#22 #22 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Scripps College Claremont, CA Every year, Scripps College awards about 26 degrees to students majoring in Political Science and Government, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,430–1,520 Median Starting Salary $54,554
#23 #23 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Bethel University Mishawaka, IN At Bethel University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,160 Median Starting Salary $53,534
#24 #24 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, Computer Science, Communication, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 472 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,418
#25 #25 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Annually, Drake University awards around 41 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $57,657
#26 #26 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Pitzer College Claremont, CA Each year, Pitzer College grants about 37 degrees to students studying Environmental Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Organizational Behavior Studies, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,733
#27 #27 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 319 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,692
#28 #28 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, Exercise Physiology, Psychology, and General. In fact, Northern State University awards 22 degrees every year to graduating Elementary Education and Teaching students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,799
#29 #29 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA Every year, Oglethorpe University awards about 64 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,064
#30 #30 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Every year, Georgia College & State University grants about 138 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,320
#31 #31 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 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $53,735
#32 #32 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, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 364 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,628
#33 #33 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, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,760
#34 #34 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 138 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,360
#35 #35 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, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,929
#36 #36 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,266
#37 #37 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Illinois College Jacksonville, IL At Illinois College, the most popular majors students study are Exercise Physiology, Agricultural Business and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Illinois College grants 20 degrees per year to Exercise Physiology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $55,567
#38 #38 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Coe College awards 45 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,517
#39 #39 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 147 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, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,584
#40 #40 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford awards around 24 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,936
#41 #41 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $51,793
#42 #42 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 840–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,141
#43 #43 Best College for Rhetoric and Composition in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 135 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,120 Median Starting Salary $53,336
#44 #44 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 790–960 Median Starting Salary $50,496
#45 #45 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, Mississippi Valley State University grants 51 degrees annually to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 760–930 Median Starting Salary $51,069
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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, 62% percent of women and 38% 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 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Editors and Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,012

Female Students

627 (61%)

Male Students

385 (38%)

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

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

76%

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1,100–1,280

$58,087

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

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24

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$53,009

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

79%

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$54,410

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

81%

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1,010–1,220

$56,963

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

91%

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$51,100

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

38%

64

1,270–1,420

$54,151

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

80%

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930–1,190

$49,854

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

91%

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1,010–1,230

$52,475

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

15%

8

1,340–1,510

$59,131

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

11%

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1,330–1,540

$45,213

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

99%

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890–1,140

$51,893

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

75%

15

1,000–1,270

$54,069

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

74%

6

1,050–1,290

$54,307

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

54%

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$52,972

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

37%

24

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