Rhetoric & Composition Associate Degrees
There are 86 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Rhetoric & Composition. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Rhetoric & Composition Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,400 students earned theirRhetoric & Composition majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Rhetoric & Composition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 48 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,094 |
| Master’s Degree | 164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Rhetoric & Composition Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Rhetoric & Composition of $44,745 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,712 |
| 4 years | $44,745 |
| 5 years | $51,958 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Rhetoric & Composition graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 45.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 31.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Rhetoric & Composition Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 139 colleges that offer a associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 136 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 132 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 118 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 42 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Youngstown State University is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Tennessee State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Richmond comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wabash College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Rhetoric & Composition that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 7,423 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2,835 |
| Writing, General | 765 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other | 446 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.