2025 Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
5
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
351
Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
rhetoric & composition, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #297 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for rhetoric & composition students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 351 degrees in rhetoric & composition to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Rhetoric & Composition School
Your choice of rhetoric & composition school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Rhetoric & Composition School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Rhetoric & Composition Degree Level
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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Best Schools for Rhetoric & Composition in the Middle Atlantic Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the rhetoric and composition degree levels they offer.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Rhetoric and Composition
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
146
Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue a degree in rhetoric & composition. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were about 146 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
It's hard to beat University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown if you wish to pursue a degree in rhetoric & composition. Pitt Johnstown is a small public university located in the suburb of Johnstown. This university ranks 67th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were about 21 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Johnstown in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In PA
Duquesne University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in rhetoric & composition. Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #196 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Duquesne is a great university overall.
There were roughly 7 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from Duquesne University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the suburb of Greensburg, Pitt Greensburg is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 79th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were about 10 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Greensburg in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 45th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 25 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Ship in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
