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#1

#1 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,292

Median Starting Salary

$52,721

#2

#2 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ

Annually, Thomas Edison State University grants around 440 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$52,291

#3

#3 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA

At Rio Hondo College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,920

Median Starting Salary

$54,395

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About Communication, General

A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.

While Communication, General has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students study Communication, General all over the country, though the major at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level sees the most graduates in Ohio. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Communication, General is $40,000.

Popularity of Communication, General Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Communication, General majors include Public Relations Managers, Fundraising Managers and Editors. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Communication, General can prepare you for are Public Relations Specialists, Writers and Authors and Editors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Communication, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
15
Female Students
7 (46%)
Male Students
8 (53%)

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