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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 9 Alabama Colleges with the highest percentage of Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL
 24
(10.3%)
Moderately Selective$24,240 
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
 26
(8.4%)
Moderately Selective$14,000 
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
 37
(8.1%)
Highly Selective$10,068 
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Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL
 13
(6.7%)
Moderately Selective$20,020 
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
 115
(6.0%)
Less Selective$10,352 
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
 83
(5.3%)
Less Selective$9,922 
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
 27
(4.0%)
Less Selective$16,200 
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
 12
(2.0%)
Less Selective$19,410 
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
 32
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$18,000 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.