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2024 Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
407 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.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of rhetoric & composition. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 407 degrees in rhetoric & composition during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Rhetoric & Composition School

Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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

Bachelor's Degrees in Rhetoric and Composition
Master's Degrees in Rhetoric and Composition
Doctor's Degrees in Rhetoric and Composition

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.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Rhetoric and Composition

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
179 Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in rhetoric & composition. Pitt is a very large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 179 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In PA

Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in rhetoric & composition. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were roughly 7 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In PA

Duquesne University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in rhetoric & composition. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #228 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duquesne is a great university overall.

There were approximately 12 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
125 Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in rhetoric & composition needs to check out West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #241 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WCUPA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 125 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at WCUPA in the most recent data year.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #132 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from Syracuse University

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In PA

Located in the fringe town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 39th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 15 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Ship in the most recent data year.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In PA
52.9% Growth in Graduates

Pitt Johnstown is a small public university located in the suburb of Johnstown. This university ranks 76th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 17 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Johnstown in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In PA
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Greensburg, Pitt Greensburg is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 93rd out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 18 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Greensburg in the most recent data year.

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Goucher College
Baltimore, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
36.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Baltimore, Goucher is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 12th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 11 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Goucher in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In PA

Pitt Bradford is a small public university located in the remote town of Bradford. This university ranks 86th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 4 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Bradford in the most recent data year.

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Best Rhetoric & Composition Colleges by State

Explore the best rhetoric & composition colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 1,026 18
Pennsylvania 978 363
Maryland 618 11
New Jersey 614 0
District of Columbia 441 1

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Creative Writing 1,475
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing 243
General Writing 81
Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies 25

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