Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Colleges Browse Washington 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 12 Washington 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
		Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA	63 (8.2%)
		Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA	49 (6.1%)
		University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA	356 (5.1%)
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		University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA	29 (4.7%)
		Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA	80 (4.0%)
		Seattle University Seattle, WA	37 (3.3%)
		Western Washington University Bellingham, WA	98 (3.2%)
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		Whitworth University Spokane, WA	13 (2.4%)
		Gonzaga University Spokane, WA	18 (1.8%)
		Whitman College Walla Walla, WA	6 (1.6%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.