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This program focuses on writing for applied and liberal arts purposes. It includes instruction in writing and document design in multiple genres, modes, and media; writing technologies; research, evaluation, and use of information; editing and publishing; theories and processes of composing; rhetorical theories, traditions, and analysis; communication across audiences, contexts, and cultures; and practical applications for professional, technical, organizational, academic, and public settings.

Top Schools For Rhetoric and Composition Programs

Most Selective:
University of California - Berkeley

Least Selective:
University of Texas - El Paso

Largest:
University of Texas - Austin

Smallest:
Teachers College at Columbia University

Most Expensive:
Bates College

Least Expensive:
Haskell Indian Nations University

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Georgia Southern University

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Illinois

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CUNY Brooklyn College

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Miami University

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Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA		$15,530 29,348 473 Bachelor's (462), Master's (11)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA		$16,062 26,796 352 Bachelor's (352)
SUNY University at Albany
Albany, NY		$14,648 13,151 310 Bachelor's (280), Master's (30)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA		$24,008 19,700 274 Bachelor's (274)
UMN
Minneapolis, MN		$15,466 33,236 264 Bachelor's (253), Master's (5),
Doctoral (6)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		$23,852 18,031 247 Certificate (2), Bachelor's (241),
Master's (3), Doctoral (1)
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA		$15,961 29,275 243 Bachelor's (226), Master's (17)
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL		$15,386 30,559 240 Bachelor's (228), Master's (7),
Doctoral (5)
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH		$23,922 21,884 196 Bachelor's (182), Master's (14)
Ohio University
Athens, OH		$17,937 18,166 193 Bachelor's (192), Master's (1)
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Rhetoric and Composition Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 344 4%
Associate 304 3%
Bachelor's 8,045 87%
Master's 479 5%
Doctoral 94 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 3,174 34%
Female 6,092 66%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 406 4%
Black or African American 933 10%
Hispanic or Latino 794 9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 57 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 6,375 70%
Other/Unknown 522 6%
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Rhetoric and Composition Internships

Job Title:Academic ProfessionalAssistant Director of Writing and Communication
Description:The School of Literature, Communication, and Culture seeks an Academic Professional to serve as Assistant Director of Writing and Communication, to manage day-to-day operations of the Writing and Communication Program, with primary...
Company:Georgia Institute of Technology
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Visiting Term Instructor/CISA Fellow-in-Resid
Description:Job Category : Instructional or Research Faculty Working hours : Salary : Commensurate with education and experience. Web Announcement : Visiting Term Instructor/CISA Fellow-in-Residence The George Mason University, Office of the Provost,...
Company:George Mason University
Location:Fairfax, VA
Posted:4/9/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Composition and Literature Instructor - 2 Positions (Revised 4/5/12)
Description:Location: Main Campus Date Available: August 2012 Position Title: Composition and Literature Instructor Division: Communication and Education Employee Status: Full-time (nine-month) Type: Faculty FLSA: Exempt Reporting Relationships...
Company:Rock Valley College
Location:Rockford, IL
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Monster
Job Title:Management Intern
Description:College/Division Executive VP and Provost of the University assigned to the University Academic Success Programs at the Polytechnic Campus Scope of Search Open to Public Grant Funded Position This is not a grant funded position and is not...
Company:Arizona State University
Location:Tempe, AZ
Posted:4/25/2012
Source:InternMatch
Job Title:Academic Year 2012-2013 Temporary Full-time Composition and Literature Instructor
Description:Location: Main Campus Date Available: August 2012 Position Title: Composition and Literature Instructor Division: Communication and Education Employee Status: Full-time (nine-month) Type: Faculty FLSA: Exempt Reporting Relationships...
Company:Rock Valley College
Location:Rockford, IL
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Monster
Job Title:Composition and Literature Instructor -2 Positions
Description:Composition and Literature Instructor - 2 Positions Available: August 2012 Required Qualifications: Earned Masters Degree in English or Composition and Rhetoric; and experience, expertise, and graduate coursework in the teaching of college...
Company:Rock Valley College
Location:Rockford, IL
Posted:4/10/2012
Source:DiverseJobs.net
Job Title:Assistant Professor, English/Director of the ReWrite Connection
Description:Tenure track twelve month position. Primary instructional duties in the area of English (all levels); instruction in additional areas of competency may be assigned as needed. Supervises and directs the ReWrite Connection (SSU's writing...
Company:Savannah State University
Location:Savannah, GA
Posted:12/22/2011
Source:Savannah State University
Job Title:Director-Sdsu Writing Center & Esl
Description:South Dakota State University seeks a formally-trained, Ph.D.-prepared Writing Center Director who also has training and experience in ESL. This is a newly created position that will direct the Writing Center and develop and implement an...
Company:Black Hills State University
Location:Brookings, SD
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Black Hills State University
Job Title:Temp Parttime Faculty
Description:The UNM-Valencia Campus Transitional Studies Division is seeking candidates for temporary, part-time faculty to teach English for the Summer 2012 senester. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, the...
Company:University of New Mexico
Location:Albuquerque, NM
Posted:5/12/2012
Source:The University of New Mexico
Job Title:Letters/Humanities (English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics Part-Time Pool )
Description:COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, AND LINGUISTICS Part-Time Pool The department invites applications for its Part-Time Faculty pool for possible teaching beginning with the Spring...
Company:California State University, Chico
Location:Fullerton, CA
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:California State University, Chico

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