by our College Data Analytics Team
[Rhetoric & Composition](/majors/english-language-literature/writing-studies/rhetoric-and-composition/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong rhetoric & composition education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for rhetoric & composition students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the rhetoric & composition degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Salt Lake Community College, our #1 best value for rhetoric & composition in Utah. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $4,426, compared with $14,244 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for rhetoric & composition graduates is $10,855. Early-career rhetoric & composition graduates make about $42,031. Set against $10,855 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in rhetoric & composition will find it at Weber State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Typical student debt for rhetoric & composition graduates is $21,398. Early-career rhetoric & composition graduates make about $36,205. That is a strong return on a $21,398 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in rhetoric & composition will find it at University Of Utah, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Rhetoric & Composition graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. Early-career rhetoric & composition graduates make about $47,950. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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