Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Colleges Browse California 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 41 California 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
		California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA	736 (11.6%)
		California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA	184 (11.3%)
		Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA	143 (11.2%)
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		Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA	19 (9.4%)
		University of San Diego San Diego, CA	106 (9.3%)
		Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA	130 (9.2%)
		Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA	26 (8.8%)
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		California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA	46 (8.6%)
		Saint Marys College of California Moraga, CA	52 (8.0%)
		California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA	346 (7.5%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.