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![]() University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees...view more | 100 | 88% | 26 | 1,180 – 1,350 | $21,511 | $53,387 |
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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.
While Speech Communication and Rhetoric offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Speech Communication and Rhetoric all over the country, though the major at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level has the most graduates in Ohio. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric is $40,000.
Some of the highest paying jobs for Speech Communication and Rhetoric majors include Public Relations Managers, Public Relations Specialists and Writers and Authors. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric can prepare you for are Public Relations Specialists, Writers and Authors and Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys.
These are the highest paying careers for Speech Communication and Rhetoric majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Public Relations Managers | $124,380 | 3 | 44 | 44 | 0% | |
Public Relations Specialists | $68,380 | 43 | 545 | 545 | 0% | |
Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $56,050 | 24 | 252 | 251 | -0% | |
Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $39,440 | 1 | 39 | 37 | -4% | |
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $38,510 | 14 | 173 | 166 | -4% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Speech Communication and Rhetoric majors.
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