Careers

Students who get a degree in Communication have a variety of career options. The skills we learn in these courses tranlate into career success at various levels. The careers of some of our majors/alumni include:

Political Consultant	Political Campaign Director	Ministry/Missions
Nonprofit Organization Director	Lawyer	Teacher
Negotiator/Mediator	Event planner	Higher Education Student Advising
Patient Advocate	Salesperson	Community Relations Manager
Health Services Manager	Hotel Manager	Communication and Social Media Specialist
Customer Service	Property Manager	Motivational Speaker
Corporate Trainer	Communication Consultant	Fundraiser
Public Health Communicator	Counselor	Child Welfare Worker
Drug Company Representative	Diversity Consultant	Hospitality Manager
Higher Education Student Success	Corporate and Collegiate Recruiter	Realtor

Salary Information for Graduates with a Degree in Communication

According to Zip Recruiter (2023),

• Recent graduates with a degree in communication earn an annual median of $45,250 per year
• Graduates with a degree in communication and some workforce experience earned a median annual salary of $72,300