Master’s Degrees in Rhetoric & Composition
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Education Levels of Rhetoric and Composition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 130 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 130 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for rhetoric and composition students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in rhetoric and composition. About 76.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of rhetoric and composition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 80 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
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 $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 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. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 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. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Nova Southeastern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 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 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Goucher College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,185 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.
Texas State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. 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. About 87% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Marshall University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,520 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. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 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. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 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, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 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.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 10th 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 $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. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 11th 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 $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.
The 11th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. 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 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 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.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 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 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Iowa State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rhetoric and composition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,026 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,356 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.
The 17th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston - Downtown. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,994 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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