Doctor’s Degrees in Rhetoric & Composition
Education Levels of Rhetoric and Composition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 80 people earned their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. This earns it the #172 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in rhetoric and composition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,238 |
| Master’s Degree | 109 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 80 |
| Associate Degree | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
| Basic Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Rhetoric and Composition Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for rhetoric and composition majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. About 57.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 46 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of rhetoric and composition doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Rhetoric and Composition Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in rhetoric and composition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for rhetoric and composition students seekinga doctor's degree is Duquesne University. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from Duquesne. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from Pitt. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Christian University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from TCU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rhetoric and composition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from Michigan State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan Technological University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from Michigan Tech. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rhetoric and composition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from UTEP. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Louisville is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from UofL.
Virginia Tech is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from Virginia Tech. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from UC Berkeley. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from UNM. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from University of Arizona. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from Carnegie Mellon. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from GMU.
The 13th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from U-M.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rhetoric and composition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from North Dakota State University.
The 16th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Woman's University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from TWU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from UMN Twin Cities.
The 18th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from UC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to rhetoric and composition that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Technical & Scientific Writing | 28 |
| Creative Writing | 23 |
| Other Rhetoric & Composition | 6 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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