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About 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.

While Speech Communication and Rhetoric offers degrees up to the Bachelors degree, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Speech Communication and Rhetoric all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in California. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric is $40,000.

Popularity of Speech Communication and Rhetoric Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Speech Communication and Rhetoric degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Speech Communication and Rhetoric majors include Public Relations Managers, Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 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 Public Relations Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Speech Communication and Rhetoric majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Speech Communication and Rhetoric majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
28,131
Female Students
17,771 (63%)
Male Students
10,360 (36%)
White (16,021, 57%)
Hispanic or Latino (4,742, 17%)
Black or African American (2,813, 10%)
Two or more races (1,376, 5%)
Asian (1,319, 5%)
U.S. Nonresident (1,040, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (653, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (87, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (80, <1%)

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