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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 DirectorMinistry/Missions
Nonprofit Organization Director    LawyerTeacher
Negotiator/MediatorEvent plannerHigher Education Student Advising
Patient AdvocateSalespersonCommunity Relations Manager
Health Services ManagerHotel ManagerCommunication and Social Media Specialist 
Customer ServiceProperty ManagerMotivational Speaker
Corporate TrainerCommunication ConsultantFundraiser
Public Health CommunicatorCounselorChild Welfare Worker
Drug Company RepresentativeDiversity ConsultantHospitality Manager
Higher Education Student Success Corporate and Collegiate RecruiterRealtor

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