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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Pennsylvania State University-Brandywine
Media, PA
 23
(14.4%)
Less Selective$17,490 
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
 65
(14.3%)
Less Selective$31,080 
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
Upper Burrell, PA
 9
(14.1%)
Less Selective$17,490 
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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
 102
(11.5%)
Moderately Selective$31,200 
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA
 15
(10.2%)
Open Admissions$15,219 
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA
 31
(9.8%)
Moderately Selective$30,010 
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University, PA
 22
(9.7%)
Highly Selective$12,682 
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA
 6
(9.7%)
Less Selective$17,590 
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
 54
(9.6%)
Highly Selective$35,375 
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA
 27
(8.9%)
Moderately Selective$25,735 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.