Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Colleges Browse Tennessee 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 11 Tennessee 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
		Bryan College Dayton, TN	20 (8.1%)
		Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN	9 (5.2%)
		The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN	40 (4.0%)
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		The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN	44 (3.5%)
		Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN	9 (3.1%)
		The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN	105 (2.9%)
		Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN	42 (2.7%)
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		Carson-Newman College Jefferson City, TN	9 (2.6%)
		Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN	6 (1.8%)
		Lee University Cleveland, TN	4 (0.7%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.