by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for rhetoric & composition students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 41 master's degrees in rhetoric & composition to qualified students.
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The rhetoric and composition master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality rhetoric and composition program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for rhetoric & composition students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Rhetoric & Composition Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in rhetoric & composition.
The University of Texas at Austin is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from The University of Texas at Austin
University of Arizona is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from University of Arizona
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in rhetoric & composition needs to check out Northern Arizona University. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from Northern Arizona University
It's hard to beat Texas State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from Texas State University
It's hard to beat The University of Texas at El Paso if you wish to pursue a master's degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from The University of Texas at El Paso
UNM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
UH Downtown is a fairly large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from University of Houston - Downtown
UCO is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Edmond.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from University of Central Oklahoma
Explore the best rhetoric & composition colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 542 | 15 |
| Arizona | 322 | 20 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 2 |
| New Mexico | 160 | 4 |
One of 4 majors within the Writing Studies area of study, Rhetoric & Composition has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 158 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing | 32 |
