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Rhetoric & Composition in Texas

Rhetoric & Composition Schools in Texas

Jobs for Rhetoric & Composition Grads in Texas

There are 19,620 people in the state and 354,400 people in the nation working in Rhetoric and Composition jobs.

Rhetoric & Composition Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Rhetoric & Composition Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a Rhetoric and Composition grad in the state is $70,583, compared to a typical salary of $90,251 nationwide.

Rhetoric & Composition Wages Nationwide vs. TX

Our data covers 11 colleges in Texas offering Rhetoric and Composition degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,210 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,225 a year. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Trinity University

San Antonio

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,161 after earning their degree at this institution. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,105 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,820 a year. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,440 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,749 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 100%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,863 a year. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,977 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 58% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Hill College

Hillsboro

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,485 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,570 a year in tuition.

#10

Temple College

Temple

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,896 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,000 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,818 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Rhetoric & Composition Careers in TX

Some of the careers Rhetoric and Composition majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Rhetoric and Composition.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communications 11,299
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
General Literature 396
Digital Humanities 126
Children’s & Adolescent Literature 55
Other Literature 36

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