Speech Communication and Rhetoric Career Programs

2023 Average Tuition for Speech Communication and Rhetoric Career Programs

Total 238 colleges offer the Speech Communication and Rhetoric programs in certificate program and associate level. 66 four-year colleges have the program for certificate or associate degree and 0 vocational or trade schools (i.e. less than 2-years schools) offer the career program.

The 2023 average Speech Communication and Rhetoric tuition & fees is $15,165. The average amount is based on the tuition at less than 2-years colleges. The average contact hour for the programs is 61 hours and the average completion time is 7.22 months.

Speech Communication and Rhetoric Career Programs
	Average
2023 Tuition & Fees	$15,165
Books & Supplies Cost	-
Length of Program	61 Contact Hours
Completion Time	7.22 Months (29 Weeks)

Career Path and Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Speech Communication and Rhetoric Program

The following table lists the 7 possible occupations after earning a Speech Communication and Rhetoric certificate or degree. For the occupations, you may need an advanced degree such as bachelor's or master's.

The median annual wage over the occupations related to the Speech Communication and Rhetoric is $109,423 and hourly rate is $46.79. The median wage is based on the employment and wage data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Speech Communication and Rhetoric Program
Occupation/Job Title	Hourly Wage	Annul Wage
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$74.87	$155,730
Public Relations Managers	$72.13	$150,030
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$54.73	$113,840
Writers and Authors	$44.02	$91,560
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$44.02	$91,560
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	-	$84,700
Public Relations Specialists	$37.76	$78,540

What is Speech Communication and Rhetoric Program?

Speech Communication and Rhetoric is 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.

Sub Major Programs and Concentrated area of Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Check out sub programs and/or concentrated Speech Communication and Rhetoric programs.

Advertising

Broadcast Journalism

Communication

Communication and Journalism (Avg. Tuition: $15,165)

Communication and Media Studies (other)

Communication Management and Strategic Communications

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)

Cultural Journalism

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (Avg. Tuition: $16,944)

Health Communication

International and Intercultural Communication (Avg. Tuition: $18,750)

Journalism

Journalism (other)

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Organizational Communication

Photojournalism

Political Communication

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Avg. Tuition: $12,250)

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)

Public Relations/Image Management

Publishing

Radio and Television (Avg. Tuition: $18,544)

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (other) (Avg. Tuition: $12,250)

Sports Communication (Avg. Tuition: $12,250)

Technical and Scientific Communication

Schools Offering Speech Communication and Rhetoric Vocational Program

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses of Speech Communication and Rhetoric. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate Speech Communication and Rhetoric program.

Coolidge, AZ

Central Arizona College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 152 programs to 4,652 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $3,000

Sierra Vista, AZ

Cochise County Community College District

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 91 programs to 3,797 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $6,000

Thatcher, AZ

Eastern Arizona College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 112 programs to 4,864 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $9,192

Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public, 4 years, Offering 167 programs to 9,445 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $13,891

Alameda, CA

College of Alameda

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 52 programs to 5,673 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $8,684

Santa Maria, CA

Allan Hancock College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 145 programs to 10,329 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $8,994

Sacramento, CA

American River College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 198 programs to 27,422 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $10,768

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley Community College District

Public, 4 years, Offering 134 programs to 11,840 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $7,724

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College

Public, 4 years, Offering 146 programs to 26,873 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $9,560

Oroville, CA

Butte College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 158 programs to 9,362 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $7,816

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