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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
 28
(5.2%)
Moderately Selective$12,670 
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
 123
(4.8%)
Moderately Selective$12,503 
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS
 10
(2.8%)
Highly Selective$11,688 
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Belhaven College
Jackson, MS
 11
(2.7%)
Moderately Selective$16,360 
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
 38
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$12,746 
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
 4
(0.9%)
Less Selective$9,750 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.