Best Rhetoric & Writing Schools (2026): 6 Ranked by Salary & ROI
These are the top schools offering Rhetoric & Writing, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. The score combines graduate earnings, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Rhetoric & Writing graduate earns $31,874/yr across 6 schools.
BLS projects 1.1% employment growth for occupations in this field from 2024–2034, with approximately 48 annual job openings per related program area.
All Rhetoric & Writing Programs Ranked
Click any row for full earnings projections and career path breakdown.
| # | School | TSW Score | Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Rhetoric & Writing |
49
41–53 |
$43,896/yr | 33.0x |
| 2 |
Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Rhetoric & Writing |
54
47–58 |
$33,514/yr | 82.1x |
| 3 |
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Rhetoric & Writing |
43
35–48 |
$29,647/yr | 41.0x |
| 4 |
Boise State University
Boise, ID · Rhetoric & Writing |
43
39–46 |
$31,148/yr | 34.5x |
| 5 |
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Rhetoric & Writing |
33
25–37 |
$24,951/yr | 23.8x |
| 6 |
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL · Rhetoric & Writing |
32
26–36 |
$28,090/yr | 4.3x |
Programs by State
Top states by program availability. Click a state for the full in-state ranking.
| State | Programs | Avg Earnings | Avg TSW Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $34,424/yr | 32 |
| Texas | 1 | $33,514/yr | 38 |
| Idaho | 1 | $31,148/yr | 32 |
| Iowa | 1 | $29,647/yr | 33 |
| Florida | 1 | $28,090/yr | 21 |
About This Ranking
What we ranked
Best Rhetoric & Writing Schools ranks 6 programs across the United States by the TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines graduate earnings, return on investment, and job-market demand into a single 0-100 metric.
Data sources
Earnings figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which tracks graduate income one and five years after program completion. Job-market projections use Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 employment data.
How to read the table
Use the sort controls below the headline to re-rank by earnings, ROI, or other metrics. Click any school name for full earnings projections, three-scenario modeling, and detailed program data. Most students attend a school within driving distance — local rankings are usually more actionable than national.
Caveats & limitations
Rankings reflect what the data can measure: post-graduation earnings, debt levels, and broad labor-market trends. They cannot capture program quality nuances like instructor expertise, hands-on equipment access, or industry connections. Treat rankings as a starting point — visit schools and talk to current students before committing.
Methodology
Programs are ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (projected earnings vs. program tuition).
Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.