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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
 67
(10.1%)
Less Selective$18,669 
Marylhurst University
Marylhurst, OR
 14
(9.9%)
Open Admissions$16,200 
Cascade College
Portland, OR
 3
(8.3%)
Open Admissions$14,250 
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Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
 22
(4.7%)
Moderately Selective$33,726 
Portland State University
Portland, OR
 138
(4.2%)
Less Selective$18,837 
Northwest Christian University
Eugene, OR
 4
(3.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,900 
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
 8
(3.4%)
Less Selective$28,270 
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Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR
 13
(3.0%)
Less Selective$16,692 
Warner Pacific College
Portland, OR
 3
(1.6%)
 $16,000 
Linfield College
McMinnville, OR
 4
(1.2%)
Less Selective$27,414 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.