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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Waldorf College
Forest City, IA
 19
(15.0%)
Moderately Selective$20,054 
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
 43
(12.3%)
Less Selective$26,160 
Simpson College
Indianola, IA
 35
(8.9%)
Less Selective$23,596 
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
 351
(7.8%)
Less Selective$21,156 
Central College
Pella, IA
 22
(6.4%)
Less Selective$23,944 
Luther College
Decorah, IA
 23
(4.2%)
Less Selective$31,070 
Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA
 8
(3.0%)
Less Selective$21,040 
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University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
 52
(2.3%)
Less Selective$14,596 
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
 8
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$17,664 
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
 70
(1.6%)
Less Selective$16,976 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.