2024 Best Rhetoric & Composition Master's Degree Schools in Texas

Rhetoric & Composition isn't the most popular master's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #488 in popularity out of 1172 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of rhetoric & composition. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 15 master's degrees in rhetoric & composition during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on rhetoric & composition students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other rhetoric & composition students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized rhetoric & composition related body.

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.

More Ways to Rank Rhetoric & Composition Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Rhetoric & Composition Master's Degree Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Rhetoric & Composition in Texas

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in rhetoric & composition.

Top Texas Schools for a Master's in Rhetoric and Composition

1

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Texas State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from Texas State University

1

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a master's degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the 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

2

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat The University of Texas at El Paso if you want 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

4

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Houston - Downtown if you wish to pursue a master's degree in rhetoric & composition. UH Downtown is a large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a master’s in rhetoric & composition from University of Houston - Downtown

Best Rhetoric & Composition Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Arizona	322	20
Oklahoma	257	2
New Mexico	160	4

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Rankings in Majors Related to Rhetoric and Composition

One of 4 majors within the Writing Studies area of study, Rhetoric & Composition has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Creative Writing	77
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing	17

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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