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2024 Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in the Southeast Region

12 Colleges in the Southeast Region
504 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 504 degrees in rhetoric & composition to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Rhetoric & Composition School

Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in the Southeast Region The rhetoric and composition program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Rhetoric & Composition rankings. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Rhetoric & Composition Rankings by 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 Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast Region Schools in Rhetoric and Composition

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In VA

It is hard to beat George Mason University if you want to pursue a degree in rhetoric & composition. GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 3 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from George Mason University

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
65 Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded

Clemson University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 65 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
225 Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Old Dominion University if you want to pursue a degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 225 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from Old Dominion University

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA
60.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in rhetoric & composition has to look into Virginia Tech. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 5 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL

UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando. A Best Colleges rank of #193 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 26 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from University of Central Florida

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA

Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 14 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KY

UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UK is a great university overall.

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

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WV
52.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were approximately 19 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Marshall University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KY

Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #338 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UofL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 5 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at UofL in the most recent data year.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
45 Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 45 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from Georgia Southern University

Best Rhetoric & Composition Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 39
North Carolina 710 0
Georgia 690 58
Virginia 630 267
Tennessee 624 16
South Carolina 530 65
Kentucky 518 9
Mississippi 501 7
Alabama 500 24
West Virginia 410 19

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Rhetoric & Composition is one of 4 different types of Writing Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing 1,195
Creative Writing 829
Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies 451
General Writing 152

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