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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
 154
(16.0%)
Moderately Selective$24,098 
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
 197
(12.3%)
Moderately Selective$17,050 
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
 133
(10.8%)
Highly Selective$17,475 
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Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham
Madison, NJ
 47
(9.5%)
Moderately Selective$30,633 
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ
 19
(7.6%)
Less Selective$24,166 
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
 340
(6.2%)
Moderately Selective$21,488 
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
 58
(5.6%)
Less Selective$30,220 
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Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ
 13
(5.2%)
Moderately Selective$23,600 
Centenary College
Hackettstown, NJ
 16
(4.3%)
Moderately Selective$24,930 
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Pomona, NJ
 74
(4.3%)
Moderately Selective$16,087 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.