2027 Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in Michigan

Rhetoric & Composition degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their rhetoric & composition programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for rhetoric & composition students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Rhetoric & Composition in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall rhetoric & composition education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Rhetoric & Composition

1

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Rhetoric & Composition Degrees Awarded

$33,401 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in rhetoric & composition. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 15 rhetoric & composition degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Rhetoric & Composition graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $33,401 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the rhetoric & composition program at Michigan State University

2

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Rhetoric & Composition Degrees Awarded

$23,508 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong rhetoric & composition program will find one at Ferris State University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 12 rhetoric & composition degrees were awarded at Ferris State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the rhetoric & composition program make about $23,508 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from Ferris State University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.