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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Union College
Lincoln, NE
 9
(5.5%)
 $16,920 
York College
York, NE
 3
(4.0%)
 $14,000 
Hastings College
Hastings, NE
 7
(3.1%)
Less Selective$20,782 
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Wayne State College
Wayne, NE
 12
(2.6%)
Open Admissions$8,066 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
 67
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$17,204 
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
 7
(2.0%)
Open Admissions$7,888 
Dana College
Blair, NE
 2
(1.5%)
Less Selective$20,120 
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
 5
(1.2%)
Less Selective$21,272 
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
 10
(1.1%)
Less Selective$28,542 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.