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New Mexico's defense contractors and national laboratories create steady demand for technical writers, making the state's five Rhetoric and Composition programs particularly relevant for career preparation. Navajo Technical University offers the most affordable path at $3,307 net cost, while the University of New Mexico charges $17,478 despite modest graduate earnings of $27,091. The Legislative Lottery Scholarship helps offset costs at public institutions, though graduation rates vary dramatically from 19.70% to 56.40% across programs.
5
Programs
$3,307 – $17,478
Net Price Range
$28,750
Avg. Program Earnings
41.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $3,307 $4,250 19.7%
2 $6,747 $8,147 52.2% 78.1%
3 $8,265 $9,058 56.4% 74.4%
4 $12,322 $5,801 24.5% 100.0%
5 $17,478 $8,115 52.5% 96.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide gap between tuition and net costs at New Mexico schools?

The Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture has in-state tuition of $5,801 but a net cost of $12,322 after aid calculations. Meanwhile, UNM's in-state tuition of $8,115 results in a much higher net cost of $17,478, reflecting different financial aid distributions across student populations.

How do graduation rates compare across New Mexico's writing programs?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology leads with a 56.40% graduation rate, followed closely by UNM at 52.50%. Navajo Technical University has the lowest completion rate at 19.70%, though this reflects the unique challenges faced by tribal colleges serving remote communities.

Does the Legislative Lottery Scholarship apply to all these programs?

The scholarship covers tuition at public universities for qualifying New Mexico residents who maintain specific GPA requirements. All five schools are public institutions, making students potentially eligible for this funding that significantly reduces the burden of tuition costs.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.