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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
 97
(14.9%)
Moderately Selective$28,770 
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
 78
(6.2%)
Moderately Selective$11,474 
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
 48
(3.2%)
Most Selective$38,664 
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Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
 44
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$9,721 
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
 15
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$9,754 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.