Ashland University

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PhD

PhD in Speech Communication

DegreePhD
FieldMedia & Communication
D

Cost & earnings at Ashland University What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn

You borrow $25,000 median federal debt
You repay $284/mo over 10 years
Graduates earn $52,928 10 yrs after entry
Debt clears in 1.9 yrs of the salary premium
US Department of Education figures See the full breakdown →

A research-focused PhD in Speech Communication centered on interpersonal, family, health and performance-oriented approaches to communication. Suited to applicants aiming for academic teaching, narrative-based research in health or family communication, or performance-informed scholarship.

What you'll study

Core topical areas reflected in the programme include:

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Intercultural communication
  • Conflict and family communication
  • Performance studies and historical performance
  • Health communication and health narratives, including narrative-based research methods

Entry requirements

No explicit admission criteria are provided on the source page. Prospective applicants should consult the university for formal PhD entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

Students prepared in these areas commonly pursue university teaching and research roles, applied work in medical humanities or health communication, and performance-based public engagement such as living-history interpretation. The faculty profile demonstrates a mix of classroom teaching and public-facing scholarship.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source does not list specific funding opportunities. Applicants should contact the graduate office or programme director for information on available scholarships, assistantships or external funding sources.

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