Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Colleges Browse Virginia 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 15 Virginia 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
		Lynchburg College Lynchburg, VA	54 (13.1%)
		Regent University Virginia Beach, VA	26 (12.7%)
		Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA	81 (9.7%)
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		James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA	295 (8.4%)
		Hollins University Roanoke, VA	13 (7.2%)
		Virginia Wesleyan College Norfolk, VA	17 (6.5%)
		Liberty University Lynchburg, VA	143 (5.7%)
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		Marymount University Arlington, VA	25 (4.5%)
		Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA	200 (4.0%)
		Radford University Radford, VA	66 (3.6%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.