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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 6 Utah 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 Utah University
Cedar City, UT
 55
(6.3%)
Less Selective$12,082 
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT
 20
(5.0%)
Less Selective$23,790 
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
 151
(3.1%)
Less Selective$16,600 
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Dixie State College of Utah
Saint George, UT
 4
(2.7%)
Open Admissions$10,063 
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
 13
(0.8%)
Open Admissions$11,514 
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
 3
(0.2%)
Open Admissions$9,776 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.