Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Rhetoric & Composition is offered at 86 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Rhetoric & Composition. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.6% of Rhetoric & Composition graduates were international students.
Featured schools near , edit
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 | 48 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,094 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Rhetoric & Composition Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Rhetoric & Composition of $44,745 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 79.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 98 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Rhetoric & Composition graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 66.9% |
| Asian | 4 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 7.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 7 | 5.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Rhetoric & Composition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 139 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree. This school awarded 136 master's 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 132 master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's 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.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's 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.
Clemson University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's 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 New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 58 master's 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 California-Berkeley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 49 master's 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.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's 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 master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Youngstown State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's 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 master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 23 master's 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.
East Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Richmond is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Rhetoric & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's 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.
Wabash College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 15 master's 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.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Rhetoric & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Rhetoric & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Explore Rhetoric & Composition by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Rhetoric & Composition that also offer master’s 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.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.