Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies

Types of Degrees Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other rhetoric & composition/writing studies graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	291
Master’s Degree	119
Basic Certificate	114
Associate Degree	31
Undergraduate Certificate	14
Doctor’s Degree	6
Graduate Certificate	2

What Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, other rhetoric & composition/writing studies majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies Majors

Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills for Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies Majors

A major in other rhetoric & composition/writing studies prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities for Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies Majors

As you progress with your other rhetoric & composition/writing studies degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

What Can You Do With a Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with other rhetoric & composition/writing studies:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Copy Writers	7.6%	$62,170
English Language and Literature Professors	9.8%	$66,590
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	7.6%	$62,170

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies?

Roughly 54% of the graduates are women, and 46% are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other rhetoric & composition/writing studies majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	7
Black or African American	61
Hispanic or Latino	53
White	119
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	49

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies, too. About 0.7% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies

Some degrees associated with other rhetoric & composition/writing studies may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other rhetoric & composition/writing studies have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma	7.7%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	3.7%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	0.2%
Some College Courses	5.9%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	2.5%
Bachelor’s Degree	45.1%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	1.3%
Master’s Degree	14.4%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	0.7%
Doctoral Degree	19.5%
Post-Doctoral Training	0.1%

Online Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	1	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	1	0
Bachelor’s Degree	5	2
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	6	1
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	1	1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other rhetoric & composition/writing studies.

Major	Number of Grads
Creative Writing	7,483
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing	2,863
Rhetoric & Composition	1,511
General Writing	742

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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