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#1 #1 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $48,482
#2 #2 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,400–1,500 Est. Net Price * $34,837 Median Starting Salary $59,335
#3 #3 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA James Madison University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Est. Net Price * $18,274 Median Starting Salary $59,827
#4 #4 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Est. Net Price * $16,210 Median Starting Salary $52,556
#5 #5 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $53,016
#6 #6 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH Generally, the University of Dayton is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $30,590 Median Starting Salary $61,918
#7 #7 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,524 Median Starting Salary $50,916
#8 #8 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Est. Net Price * $23,985 Median Starting Salary $54,173
#9 #9 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $61,261
#10 #10 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,951 Median Starting Salary $51,977
#11 #11 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,695 Median Starting Salary $58,563
#12 #12 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $56,425
#13 #13 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,327 Median Starting Salary $52,521
#14 #14 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,208 Median Starting Salary $54,583
#15 #15 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. SUNY at Albany Albany, NY In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $17,714 Median Starting Salary $51,698
#16 #16 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX Texas Christian University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $44,190 Median Starting Salary $55,765
#17 #17 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA California State University-Fullerton is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $7,925 Median Starting Salary $50,891
#18 #18 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $48,978
#19 #19 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Est. Net Price * $19,889 Median Starting Salary $56,904
#20 #20 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,587 Median Starting Salary $56,415
#21 #21 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $18,693 Median Starting Salary $54,517
#22 #22 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC East Carolina University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,410 Median Starting Salary $54,636
#23 #23 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $51,752
#24 #24 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,270–1,460 Est. Net Price * $13,376 Median Starting Salary $57,453
#25 #25 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO the University of Denver is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 136 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Est. Net Price * $42,423 Median Starting Salary $55,801
#26 #26 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA California State University-Sacramento is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,596 Median Starting Salary $51,708
#27 #27 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,240–1,490 Est. Net Price * $17,434 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#28 #28 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO Overall, the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is known for being a fairly selective... Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $16,079 Median Starting Salary $50,896
#29 #29 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Est. Net Price * $21,836 Median Starting Salary $54,564
#30 #30 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,219 Median Starting Salary $50,001
#31 #31 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA San Francisco State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,267 Median Starting Salary $51,333
#32 #32 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,803 Median Starting Salary $55,839
#33 #33 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every... Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $49,991
#34 #34 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $49,897
#35 #35 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $53,387
#36 #36 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,639 Median Starting Salary $51,971
#37 #37 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $16,926 Median Starting Salary $55,233
#38 #38 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,210–1,360 Est. Net Price * $13,108 Median Starting Salary $49,649
#39 #39 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA California State University-Los Angeles is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $5,801 Median Starting Salary $51,170
#40 #40 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,004 Median Starting Salary $49,242
#41 #41 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $18,479 Median Starting Salary $51,806
#42 #42 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA California State University-Northridge is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 900–1,110 Est. Net Price * $8,936 Median Starting Salary $50,909
#43 #43 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $49,428
#44 #44 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA California State University-San Bernardino is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 900–1,080 Est. Net Price * $8,805 Median Starting Salary $52,095
#45 #45 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $54,706
#46 #46 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $53,677
#47 #47 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY In general, Bellarmine University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Est. Net Price * $22,813 Median Starting Salary $56,742
#48 #48 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,896 Median Starting Salary $53,057
#49 #49 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA California State University-East Bay is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 830–1,050 Est. Net Price * $11,464 Median Starting Salary $51,059
#50 #50 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Regent University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,341 Median Starting Salary $52,489
#51 #51 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,884 Median Starting Salary $52,401
#52 #52 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Bryant University Smithfield, RI Bryant University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 8,900 applications... Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,330 Est. Net Price * $40,361 Median Starting Salary $63,194
#53 #53 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,140–1,410 Est. Net Price * $20,592 Median Starting Salary $54,911
#54 #54 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA In general, California State University-Chico is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,517 Median Starting Salary $51,405
#55 #55 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Overall, Southern Utah University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $12,681 Median Starting Salary $53,538
#56 #56 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,525 Median Starting Salary $54,395
#57 #57 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID Generally, Boise State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,724 Median Starting Salary $52,649
#58 #58 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL In general, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Est. Net Price * $16,834 Median Starting Salary $50,534
#59 #59 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC In general, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $10,979 Median Starting Salary $52,791
#60 #60 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $53,419
#61 #61 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL Generally, Illinois State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,551 Median Starting Salary $57,537
#62 #62 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT In general, Westminster College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $27,068 Median Starting Salary $54,625
#63 #63 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO the University of Northern Colorado is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,310 Median Starting Salary $55,771
#64 #64 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Generally, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,159 Median Starting Salary $51,915
#65 #65 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,283 Median Starting Salary $52,169
#66 #66 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI Generally, the University of Wisconsin-Superior is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,908 Median Starting Salary $55,165
#67 #67 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,551 Median Starting Salary $54,006
#68 #68 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $22,601 Median Starting Salary $52,195
#69 #69 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Generally, Abilene Christian University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $28,978 Median Starting Salary $57,125
#70 #70 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Dallas Baptist University is a non selective school. The school receives 8,519 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $27,607 Median Starting Salary $53,328
#71 #71 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Pittsburg State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,725 Median Starting Salary $54,413
#72 #72 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,809 Median Starting Salary $57,698
#73 #73 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,361 Median Starting Salary $51,775
#74 #74 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Overall, Northern Kentucky University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $7,259 Median Starting Salary $53,641
#75 #75 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Purdue University Northwest is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $9,162 Median Starting Salary $54,709
#76 #76 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $51,463
#77 #77 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA the University of San Francisco is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Est. Net Price * $42,953 Median Starting Salary $53,644
#78 #78 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Missouri State University-Springfield is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,677 Median Starting Salary $53,783
#79 #79 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Overall, Eastern Washington University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $53,585
#80 #80 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Radford University is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 11,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,105 Median Starting Salary $56,322
#81 #81 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX Overall, St- Mary's University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Est. Net Price * $21,379 Median Starting Salary $51,201
#82 #82 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT the University of Hartford is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $31,687 Median Starting Salary $56,934
#83 #83 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA California State University-Fresno is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $7,507 Median Starting Salary $51,639
#84 #84 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Generally, Ball State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $12,615 Median Starting Salary $57,646
#85 #85 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Grand Valley State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,105 Median Starting Salary $56,077
#86 #86 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $54,567
#87 #87 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $15,347 Median Starting Salary $50,608
#88 #88 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of South Alabama Mobile, AL the University of South Alabama is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,664 Median Starting Salary $51,139
#89 #89 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR Generally, Portland State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,273 Median Starting Salary $49,857
#90 #90 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Seton Hall University is a somewhat selective school. Around 26,000 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Est. Net Price * $33,472 Median Starting Salary $55,379
#91 #91 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Generally, Montclair State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 950–1,200 Est. Net Price * $13,742 Median Starting Salary $53,610
#92 #92 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN In general, Indiana State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,130 Est. Net Price * $12,688 Median Starting Salary $53,754
#93 #93 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,589 Median Starting Salary $50,038
#94 #94 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $53,401
#95 #95 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,586 Median Starting Salary $53,682
#96 #96 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,320 Est. Net Price * $21,296 Median Starting Salary $52,969
#97 #97 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Duquesne University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,350 Est. Net Price * $33,919 Median Starting Salary $59,067
#98 #98 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI In general, Central Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,605 Median Starting Salary $55,772
#99 #99 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL In general, DePaul University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $32,151 Median Starting Salary $54,624
#100 #100 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,115 Median Starting Salary $53,688
#101 #101 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Overall, Purdue University Fort Wayne is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $11,951 Median Starting Salary $54,150
#102 #102 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Overall, Sam Houston State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,632 Median Starting Salary $53,278
#103 #103 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV the University of Nevada-Reno is a non selective school. They receive about 9,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,670 Median Starting Salary $52,586
#104 #104 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Overall, the University of Wyoming is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $12,819 Median Starting Salary $53,912
#105 #105 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA the University of Northern Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,782 Median Starting Salary $57,884
#106 #106 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,120 Median Starting Salary $53,325
#107 #107 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Kansas State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 9,700 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,855 Median Starting Salary $57,164
#108 #108 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,719 Median Starting Salary $51,166
#109 #109 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Generally, the University of Central Missouri is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,117 Median Starting Salary $55,033
#110 #110 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Overall, the University of South Dakota is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,378 Median Starting Salary $57,204
#111 #111 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Generally, the University of Nebraska at Omaha is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,240 Est. Net Price * $12,973 Median Starting Salary $54,133
#112 #112 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Western Kentucky University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,625 Median Starting Salary $52,611
#113 #113 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO Webster University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,020–1,290 Est. Net Price * $23,069 Median Starting Salary $52,380
#114 #114 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,913 Median Starting Salary $51,808
#115 #115 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,990 Median Starting Salary $52,214
#116 #116 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS the University of Southern Mississippi is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,427 Median Starting Salary $51,401
#117 #117 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI In general, Spring Arbor University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,160 Est. Net Price * $22,375 Median Starting Salary $55,289
#118 #118 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Overall, Fort Hays State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,322 Median Starting Salary $53,617
#119 #119 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,667 Median Starting Salary $52,721
#120 #120 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Generally, Northeastern State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $9,669 Median Starting Salary $52,773
#121 #121 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $22,675 Median Starting Salary $54,031
#122 #122 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 860–1,110 Est. Net Price * $8,702 Median Starting Salary $53,069
#123 #123 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 194 SAT Score 1,230–1,480 Est. Net Price * $12,576 Median Starting Salary $55,458
#124 #124 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 144 SAT Score 1,520–1,570 Est. Net Price * $24,034 Median Starting Salary $52,752
#125 #125 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application... Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $22,058 Median Starting Salary $44,735
#126 #126 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $20,485 Median Starting Salary $57,853
#127 #127 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA In general, the University of the Pacific is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,150–1,440 Est. Net Price * $28,164 Median Starting Salary $51,652
#128 #128 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Stevenson University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Est. Net Price * $27,600 Median Starting Salary $57,072
#129 #129 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 73 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,262
#130 #130 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ Arizona State University Digital Immersion is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 131 SAT Score 860–1,020 Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $52,905
#131 #131 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA the University of Dubuque is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 1,580 applications every... Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,120 Est. Net Price * $22,879 Median Starting Salary $54,770
#132 #132 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Morehead State University Morehead, KY Morehead State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $10,991 Median Starting Salary $52,170
#133 #133 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Western New England University Springfield, MA Generally, Western New England University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,290 Est. Net Price * $30,214 Median Starting Salary $58,072
#134 #134 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Generally, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $39,127 Median Starting Salary $55,052
#135 #135 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,036 Median Starting Salary $51,883
#136 #136 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Louisiana Tech University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $12,243 Median Starting Salary $51,727
#137 #137 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA the University of Louisiana at Monroe is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Est. Net Price * $11,353 Median Starting Salary $52,053
#138 #138 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Tarleton State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 960–1,160 Est. Net Price * $13,755 Median Starting Salary $53,794
#139 #139 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Regis College Weston, MA In general, Regis College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 860–1,070 Est. Net Price * $30,014 Median Starting Salary $56,147
#140 #140 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $12,399 Median Starting Salary $50,308
#141 #141 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,210 Est. Net Price * $21,462 Median Starting Salary $57,472
#142 #142 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Generally, the University of Missouri-St Louis is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $13,211 Median Starting Salary $50,118
#143 #143 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $22,096 Median Starting Salary $53,725
#144 #144 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,747 Median Starting Salary $53,217
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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 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 Masters 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.

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Careers

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

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

2,256

Female Students

1,642 (72%)

Male Students

614 (27%)

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Speech Communication and Rhetoric

#1 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

12%

16

1,450–1,550

$36,808

$48,482

#2 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

23%

12

1,400–1,500

$34,837

$59,335

#3 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

78%

10

1,140–1,330

$18,274

$59,827

#4 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

45%

2

1,360–1,520

$16,210

$52,556

#5 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

53%

5

1,340–1,450

$19,582

$53,016

#6 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

74%

5

1,180–1,370

$30,590

$61,918

#7 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

68%

7

1,200–1,390

$18,524

$50,916

#8 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

55%

2

1,240–1,450

$23,985

$54,173

#9 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

74%

3

1,200–1,370

$18,044

$61,261

#10 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

80%

10

1,060–1,290

$13,951

$51,977

#11 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

76%

10

1,060–1,280

$20,695

$58,563

#12 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

52%

9

1,280–1,430

$43,651

$56,425

#13 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.

82%

7

1,020–1,280

$19,327

$52,521

#14 Best College for Speech Communication and Rhetoric in the U.S.