Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Colleges Browse Majors Communication, journalism, and related programs Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

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. Communications Teachers, Postsecondary - $63,330 Copy Writers Public Address System and Other Announcers - $37,530 Public Relations Specialists - $58,960 Technical Writers - $64,210

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY	81 (21.6%)
		Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI	28 (21.5%)
		Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ	154 (16.0%)
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		University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH	22 (15.6%)
		Elon University Elon, NC	170 (15.4%)
		Waldorf College Forest City, IA	19 (15.0%)
		Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA	97 (14.9%)
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		Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC	37 (14.5%)
		Pennsylvania State University-Brandywine Media, PA	23 (14.4%)
		Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA	65 (14.3%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.