Doctor’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, 95 people earned their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. This makes it the 172nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 67 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of rhetoric and composition doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 55 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
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:
Duquesne University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,578 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.
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. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 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, 57% were women and 29% 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 $53,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,660 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from Michigan State. Of these students, 57% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan Technological University. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,607 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, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Louisville is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,944 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.
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. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from UTEP. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 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.
University of Arizona is the 9th 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 $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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from University of Arizona. Around 25% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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.
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. 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 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from Carnegie Mellon.
The 13th most popular school in the country for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 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 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 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.
Syracuse University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in rhetoric and composition from Syracuse.
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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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