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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

647 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

647 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 73–96 of 647 colleges

American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 85.9%
Annual cost
$64,503/yr
Grad earnings
$77,235
SAT avg
1,282
ACT mid
28
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 85.9%
Annual cost
$64,503/yr
Grad earnings
$77,235
SAT avg
1,282
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$57,444/yr
Grad earnings
$75,482
SAT avg
1,224
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 31 Fee $50
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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$57,444/yr
Grad earnings
$75,482
SAT avg
1,224
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 18.5%
Annual cost
$77,708/yr
Grad earnings
$75,328
SAT avg
1,416
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies in USA?
647 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies in USA?
Syracuse University leads with median graduate earnings of $79,164 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Michigan Technological University, Adelphi University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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