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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
 206
(9.2%)
Less Selective$18,803 
Hope College
Holland, MI
 53
(7.6%)
Less Selective$24,920 
Albion College
Albion, MI
 28
(6.3%)
Less Selective$28,880 
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Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
 18
(5.8%)
Less Selective$21,150 
Alma College
Alma, MI
 13
(5.7%)
Less Selective$24,850 
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
 56
(4.9%)
Moderately Selective$18,090 
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
 56
(4.8%)
Less Selective$14,891 
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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
 128
(4.3%)
Less Selective$21,464 
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
 38
(4.2%)
Less Selective$14,384 
Concordia University-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
 3
(3.9%)
Moderately Selective$19,900 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.