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Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.

Careers for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Majors

A major in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Vancleve, KY
 15
(68.2%)
 $5,530 
Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN
 31
(27.9%)
Less Selective$17,760 
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY
 90
(25.9%)
Less Selective$20,600 
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University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester, NH
 33
(20.9%)
 $21,225 
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI
 31
(19.6%)
Less Selective$19,564 
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
 143
(17.4%)
Moderately Selective$27,168 
Elon University
Elon, NC
 177
(16.8%)
Highly Selective$21,886 
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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
 158
(16.4%)
Moderately Selective$23,034 
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
 290
(15.9%)
Moderately Selective$14,616 
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
 21
(15.8%)
 $10,488 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.