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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 8 West Virginia Colleges with the highest percentage of Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Bethany College
Bethany, WV
 22
(13.2%)
Less Selective$19,565 
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
 36
(8.1%)
Moderately Selective$9,980 
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
 23
(3.6%)
Less Selective$12,812 
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West Liberty State College
West Liberty, WV
 12
(3.2%)
Less Selective$10,896 
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
 7
(3.1%)
Less Selective$22,880 
Alderson Broaddus College
Philippi, WV
 2
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$21,020 
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV
 1
(0.9%)
Less Selective$20,040 
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Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
 5
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$10,590 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.