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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
 590
(12.3%)
Less Selective$18,450 
Hannibal-Lagrange College
Hannibal, MO
 12
(6.1%)
Less Selective$14,656 
Saint Louis University-Main Campus
Saint Louis, MO
 89
(5.8%)
Less Selective$30,330 
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
 73
(5.7%)
Less Selective$19,364 
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 109
(5.4%)
Highly Selective$19,686 
Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
 64
(5.3%)
Moderately Selective$20,440 
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
 58
(5.3%)
Less Selective$11,543 
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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
 74
(5.0%)
Less Selective$10,890 
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO
 14
(4.8%)
Moderately Selective$16,782 
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
 14
(3.8%)
Less Selective$15,704 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.