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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
 86
(8.6%)
Highly Selective$21,712 
Stetson University
DeLand, FL
 22
(4.3%)
Moderately Selective$30,216 
Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
 18
(3.6%)
Highly Selective$21,550 
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Edward Waters College
Jacksonville, FL
 4
(3.2%)
Open Admissions$9,176 
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
 133
(3.0%)
Highly Selective$13,911 
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL
 7
(2.2%)
 $14,790 
Clearwater Christian College
Clearwater, FL
 2
(1.9%)
 $13,390 
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Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
 6
(1.4%)
Less Selective$30,190 
 Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
 15
(1.1%)
Highly Selective$20,350 
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
 5
(0.6%)
Less Selective$26,950 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.