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2025 Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in California

1 College in California
61 Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded
Rhetoric & Composition is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #297 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

There was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in California ranking.

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Rhetoric & Composition Rankings by Degree Level

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

The rhetoric and composition school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in California. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Rhetoric & Composition in California

The schools below may not offer all types of rhetoric and composition degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top California Schools in Rhetoric and Composition

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat University of California - Berkeley if you wish to pursue a degree in rhetoric & composition. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from University of California - Berkeley

Best Rhetoric & Composition Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Rhetoric & Composition Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 587 0

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Creative Writing 507
General Writing 56
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing 13
Other Rhetoric & Composition/Writing Studies 13

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