2025 Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in Texas

A degree in rhetoric & composition is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #297 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of rhetoric & composition. Combined, these schools handed out 114 degrees in rhetoric & composition to qualified students.

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• Best Overall Rhetoric & Composition Schools List

Rhetoric & Composition Rankings by Degree Level

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 Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Rhetoric & Composition in Texas

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the rhetoric and composition degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Texas Schools in Rhetoric and Composition

1

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

64 Rhetoric and Composition Degrees Awarded

85.9% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Texas State University if you wish to pursue a degree in rhetoric & composition. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from Texas State University

2

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

33.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in rhetoric & composition needs to check out University of Houston - Downtown. UH Downtown is a large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a degree in rhetoric & composition from University of Houston - Downtown

Best Rhetoric & Composition Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Rhetoric & Composition Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Arizona	670	24
Oklahoma	565	2
New Mexico	416	125

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Rankings in Majors Related to Rhetoric and Composition

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

Majors Similar to Rhetoric and Composition

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Creative Writing	276
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing	115
General Writing	114

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
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