What can you do with a Communication degree?
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Questions to consider when deciding upon this discipline
- Why do I want this major?
- Do I know enough about this major?
- What are the requirements for this major?
- What are the career opportunities for this major?
- Have I talked to someone in this major?
According to the National Communication Association, whose surveys of communication alumni show jobs, such as:
- Corporate Trainer
- Communications Director
- Fundraiser
- Event Planner
- Negotiator
- Community Relations Manager
- Public Health Communicator
- Mediator
- Salesperson
- Alumni Coordinator
- Webmaster
- Wedding consultant
- Camp Director
- Museum Curator
- Quality Inspector
- Paralegal Events Coordinator
- Management Trainee
- Student Activities Director
- Leasing Consultant
- Travel Manager
- Health Services Manager
- Motivational Speaker
- Multicultural Specialist
- Hotel Manager
- College Recruiter
- Account Executive
- Buyer
- Mediation Specialist
- Lobbyist
- Public Information Officer
- Communication Consultant
- Law Firm Recruiter
- Business Manager
- Conference Leader
- Public Relational Coordinator
- Labor Negotiator
- Property Manager
- Customer Service
- Parliamentarian
- Debate Coach
- Political Analyst
- Counselor
- Crisis Manager
- Community Affairs Liaison
- Admissions Director
- Political Activist
- Marketing Communication Manager
- Career Adviser
- Accreditation Specialist
- Lawyer
- Human Rights Officer
- Teacher
- Press Secretary
- Product Manager
- Activities Director (retirement center)
- Tour Guide
- Campaign Director
- Systems Administrator
- International Program Coordinator
- Fundraiser
- Child Welfare Worker
- Claims Adjuster
- Patient Rights Advocate
- Drug Company Representative
- Diversity Consultant and MORE!
Salary info for graduates with a degree in communication
According to Payscale,
- Recent graduates with a degree in communications earn an annual median of $42,100 per year
- Graduates with a degree in communications and some workforce experience earned a median annual salary of $72,300
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), media and communication occupations reported an average national full-time median wage of $54,780 in May 2016.
