Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Colleges Browse Wisconsin 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 23 Wisconsin 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
		Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI	28 (21.5%)
		University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI	43 (9.2%)
		University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI	53 (8.1%)
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		University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI	112 (7.1%)
		Alverno College Milwaukee, WI	23 (6.6%)
		University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI	93 (6.1%)
		Edgewood College Madison, WI	21 (5.5%)
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		Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI	24 (5.5%)
		Carthage College Kenosha, WI	23 (5.2%)
		Carroll University Waukesha, WI	26 (4.9%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.