Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Colleges Browse New York Majors Communication, journalism, and related programs Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

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. Communications Teachers, Postsecondary - $63,330 Copy Writers Public Address System and Other Announcers - $37,530 Public Relations Specialists - $58,960 Technical Writers - $64,210

Top 47 New York Colleges with the highest percentage of Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY	81 (21.6%)
		Fordham University Bronx, NY	248 (13.3%)
		College of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY	35 (12.5%)
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		Manhattan College Bronx, NY	60 (9.1%)
		SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY	98 (8.7%)
		St. John's University-New York Queens, NY	178 (8.4%)
		SUNY College at Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY	51 (8.1%)
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		Saint Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY	23 (7.8%)
		University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY	302 (7.6%)
		Manhattanville College Purchase, NY	30 (7.6%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.