Graduate Certificates in Rhetoric & Composition
Education Levels of Rhetoric and Composition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25 people earned their graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition. This makes it the 485th most popular graduate certificate 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 | 109 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 80 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Rhetoric and Composition Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for rhetoric and composition students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition. About 76.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of rhetoric and composition graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Rhetoric and Composition Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 14 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
The University of Texas at San Antonio tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for rhetoric and composition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition from UTSA. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition from IUPUI. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weber State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition from WSU.
University of Houston - Downtown is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition. 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 graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition from UH Downtown.
Goucher College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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 $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, 0 people received their graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition from Goucher.
University at Albany comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in rhetoric and composition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in rhetoric and composition from UAlbany.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to rhetoric and composition that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Technical & Scientific Writing | 201 |
| Creative Writing | 161 |
| General Writing | 68 |
| Other Rhetoric & Composition | 2 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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