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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
 93
(10.5%)
Moderately Selective- 
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
 75
(7.8%)
Moderately Selective$28,172 
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
 72
(7.5%)
Moderately Selective$16,543 
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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
 95
(7.2%)
Highly Selective$30,900 
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
 55
(6.8%)
Moderately Selective$16,225 
 Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
 92
(6.5%)
Moderately Selective$16,316 
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
 232
(5.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,912 
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Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
 76
(4.6%)
Moderately Selective$16,179 
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
 37
(4.3%)
Moderately Selective$28,990 
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT
 15
(3.8%)
Less Selective$22,744 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.