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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
 9
(5.4%)
Moderately Selective$18,200 
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
 53
(5.0%)
Less Selective$12,576 
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS
 4
(5.0%)
Less Selective$18,070 
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Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
 72
(4.3%)
Less Selective$12,761 
Newman University
Wichita, KS
 7
(2.8%)
Highly Selective$18,964 
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
 19
(2.8%)
Less Selective$12,648 
Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS
 3
(2.2%)
Less Selective$18,710 
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Washburn University
Topeka, KS
 16
(2.0%)
Less Selective$13,496 
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
 21
(1.3%)
Less Selective$8,900 
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS
 1
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$18,124 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.