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Rhetoric and Composition in Pennsylvania

Rhetoric and Composition Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 284 students earned their Rhetoric and Composition degrees in PA.

A Rhetoric and Composition major is the 240th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Rhetoric and Composition Majors in Pennsylvania

Rhetoric and Composition majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a rhetoric and composition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of rhetoric and composition majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Rhetoric and Composition Grads in Pennsylvania

12,360 people in the state and 393,070 in the nation are employed in jobs related to rhetoric and composition.

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Wages for Rhetoric and Composition Jobs in Pennsylvania

Rhetoric and Composition grads earn an average of $62,870 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer rhetoric and composition degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,027. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,550. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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Rhetoric and Composition Careers in PA

Some of the careers rhetoric and composition majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Professors 8% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to rhetoric and composition.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Creative Writing 138
Technical & Scientific Writing 28
Other Rhetoric & Composition 1

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