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2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

22 Ranked Colleges
139 Degrees Awarded
$22,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master's For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Rhetoric & Composition is the 232nd most popular major in the country with 2,482 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 139 rhetoric and composition graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 22 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in rhetoric and composition. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great rhetoric and composition programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the rhetoric and composition program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 22 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Rhetoric & Composition (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Michigan State is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 2 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree rhetoric and composition students whose families make $0-$30k list, Michigan State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. University of North Texas is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree rhetoric and composition students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNT has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNT Rhetoric & Composition Report

#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #3 spot on the list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 4 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree rhetoric and composition students whose families make $0-$30k list, Iowa State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at El Paso. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

Read more about Rhetoric & Composition at The University of Texas at El Paso

#15 in overall quality

University of Houston - Downtown came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 6 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Downtown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Downtown are $15,739, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 8 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Rhetoric & Composition Report

#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#8 in overall quality

Texas State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas State University is located in San Marcos, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees to qualified students.

Texas State also made our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040.

Full Texas State University Rhetoric & Composition Report

#9

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon also took the #1 spot in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Carnegie Mellon University Rhetoric & Composition Report

#10

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Marshall University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Marshall University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Northern Arizona University is a large school located in Flagstaff, Arizona that handed out 16 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree rhetoric and composition students whose families make $0-$30k list, NAU has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489.

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#12

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#17 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and it awarded 10 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full New Mexico State University - Main Campus Rhetoric & Composition Report

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Pitt is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Pitt Rhetoric & Composition Report

#15

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

WCUPA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WCUPA are $16,758.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 2 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

UC also made our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Rhetoric & Composition Report

#17

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Missouri Western is a small school located in Saint Joseph, Missouri that handed out 1 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree rhetoric and composition students whose families make $0-$30k list, Missouri Western has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri Western are $12,212.

Full Missouri Western Rhetoric & Composition Report

#18

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#16 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees to qualified students.

UNM also took the #16 spot in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

University of Central Oklahoma came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UCO is a fairly large public school situated in Edmond, Oklahoma. It awarded 3 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

UCO also took the #18 spot in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCO are $17,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Rhetoric & Composition at University of Central Oklahoma

#20

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s rhetoric and composition students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree rhetoric and composition students whose families make $0-$30k list, Eastern Michigan has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan are $26,552.

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#21

Goucher College

Baltimore, Maryland
#14 in overall quality

Goucher College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. Goucher College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Goucher, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Goucher College are $9,047, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

DePaul University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Rhetoric and Composition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 11 masters’s rhetoric and composition degrees in 2019-2020.

DePaul also made our “Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul are $19,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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