Master’s Degrees in Rhetoric & Composition
Education Levels of Rhetoric and Composition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 109 people earned their master's degree in rhetoric and composition. This earns it the #489 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for rhetoric and composition majors with their master'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 master's degree in rhetoric and composition. About 78.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 86 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of rhetoric and composition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 60 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Rhetoric and Composition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Northern Arizona University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from NAU. Of these students, 91% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The most popular school in the United States for rhetoric and composition students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from Liberty University. Of these students, 91% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from NUS Florida. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Goucher College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from Goucher.
The 5th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from Texas State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Marshall University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from Marshall University. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DePaul University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from DePaul. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Michigan State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 7 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from Michigan State. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from University of Arizona. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from WCUPA. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in rhetoric and composition from UNM. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from UTEP. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master'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, 4 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from UC.
The 11th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from Carnegie Mellon. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Iowa State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from Iowa State.
University of Central Oklahoma is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 14,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from UCO. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Michigan Technological University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from Michigan Tech.
University of Houston - Downtown comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in rhetoric and composition from UH Downtown. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to rhetoric and composition that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 3,478 |
| Technical & Scientific Writing | 377 |
| Other Rhetoric & Composition | 119 |
| General Writing | 77 |
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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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