Department of Communication Studies
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