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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA
 59
(12.9%)
Moderately Selective$28,350 
Curry College
Milton, MA
 76
(12.9%)
Moderately Selective$27,540 
Gordon College
Wenham, MA
 37
(11.4%)
Less Selective$27,294 
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
 236
(10.2%)
Most Selective$37,950 
Stonehill College
Easton, MA
 52
(8.8%)
Highly Selective$30,150 
Boston University
Boston, MA
 350
(8.4%)
Moderately Selective$37,050 
Westfield State College
Westfield, MA
 76
(8.3%)
Moderately Selective$12,595 
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Simmons College
Boston, MA
 39
(8.1%)
Moderately Selective$30,000 
Clark University
Worcester, MA
 38
(7.7%)
Moderately Selective$34,220 
 Regis College
Weston, MA
 13
(7.2%)
Less Selective$27,800 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.