Overview

Our attention to recent research advances as well as to traditional concerns, together with our interdisciplinary flexibility, makes the M.A. in Rhetoric at Carnegie Mellon the ideal place to discover the rich possibilities of Rhetoric.

The outstanding interdisciplinary preparation in rhetoric and composition opens the door to continuing work in Ph.D. programs in Rhetoric and Composition across the country and a foundation for work in education and communication generally. The Master of Arts in Rhetoric is distinctive in its diverse, multi-methodological approaches to rhetorical research and pedagogy.

The methods of not only rhetorical analysis, but of linguistics, psychology, philosophy, literary theory, and history reveal the social and intellectual drama of creating and comprehending discourse, the principal focus of rhetorical studies at Carnegie Mellon. With this grounding in a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches comes a wide range of research questions you will be prepared to explore.

Mission

The Carnegie Mellon University mission is to create a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; problem solving; leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; and personal health and well-being.

To cultivate a transformative university community committed to :

attracting and retaining diverse, world-class talent;
creating a collaborative environment open to the free exchange of ideas, where research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can flourish
ensuring individuals can achieve their full potential.

To impact society in a transformative way — regionally, nationally, and globally — by engaging with partners outside the traditional borders of the university campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Communication
Center Practicum

Data Stories

Environmental Rhetoric

Organizational
Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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130

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102

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vita

Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

Writing Samples

Required Standardized Tests

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53000 USD / year

≈ 53000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53000 USD / year

≈ 53000 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Funding

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