Rhetoric and Composition Degree

The composition field of study is focused on the professional field of writing, instruction, and research with an emphasis of writing at the college level. On the other hand, rhetoric, is the art if discourse whereby speakers attempt to persuade an audience in one form or fashion. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer rhetoric and composition degrees.

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University of Richmond

Also known as UR/U of Richmond/Richmond

8550 Magellan Parkway Suite 1100, Richmond, VA

University of Richmond is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in University of Richmond, VA, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at University of Richmond exceeds four thousand yearly.

Areas of study available at University of Richmond include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1770 - 2080 for the SAT exam and between 28 - 31 on the ACT is common among students accepted to University of Richmond. Approximately 30 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 25 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $47,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,600 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

University of Richmond offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can visit the school's http://www.richmond.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Rhetoric and Composition Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UR/U of Richmond/Richmond offers a bachelor's degree program in rhetoric and composition.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Editors

Description

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Copy Writers

Description

Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).