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2026 Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
135 Rhetoric & Composition Degrees Awarded
$35,706 Avg Early-Career Salary

Rhetoric & Composition programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their rhetoric & composition programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 139 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for rhetoric & composition students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Rhetoric & Composition in the United States

Below are the best rhetoric & composition schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Rhetoric & Composition

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Our analysis ranked West Chester University Of Pennsylvania the best school in the country for a degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 14 rhetoric & composition degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the rhetoric & composition program at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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George Mason University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in rhetoric & composition, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 11 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rhetoric & composition degree from George Mason University earn around $35,318 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from George Mason University

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Students looking for a strong rhetoric & composition program will find one at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Florida awarded about 16 rhetoric & composition degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rhetoric & composition degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $26,282 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,676 to complete this degree. Read more about the rhetoric & composition program at University Of Central Florida

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Students looking for a strong rhetoric & composition program will find one at Bowling Green State University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 65 rhetoric & composition students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the rhetoric & composition program make about $46,045 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full rhetoric & composition program report for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

A rank of #5 makes Liberty University one of the top schools for rhetoric & composition. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. Liberty University awarded about 29 rhetoric & composition degrees in the most recent data year. Rhetoric & Composition graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $35,180 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,414. See the full rhetoric & composition program report for Liberty University

Other Rhetoric & Composition Degree Levels

Explore the best rhetoric & composition schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Rhetoric & Composition
Associate's Degrees in Rhetoric & Composition
Bachelor's Degrees in Rhetoric & Composition
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 139 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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