Careers in Communication

Below are examples of the types of careers and workplaces available to students in the B.S. in Communication and the B.A. in Communication Studies. Students should visit the Career Services Center in the COAS office of Academic Advising for additional support. Schedule an appointment with a faculty member if you have specific questions about a particular field, internship and career opportunities.

Careers Opportunities for B.S. in Communication graduates

Account Executive
Advertising Copywriter
Art Directors
Columnist
Editor
Editorial Assistant
Event Coordinator
Government Relations Specialist
Greeting Card Writer
Investigative Journalist
Marketing Researchers
Media Managers
Narrator
News Director
Photographer
Press Secretary
Producer-TV Film
Public Information Officer
Public Relations Representative
Publisher
Radio Announcer
Reporters and Correspondents
Script Writer
Spokesperson
Sports Reporter
Writer/Author

Typical Employers & Work Settings for B.S. in Communication graduates

Advertising Agencies
Corporations
Educational Institutions
Film Agencies
Gaming Industry
Hospitals
Human Resources
Internet Companies
Literary Agencies
Magazine Companies
Marketing Firm Publications
Newspapers
Non-profit Organizations
Private Consulting Firms
Professional Journals
Promotions Departments
Public Relations Firms
Radio Stations
Recording Industries
Research Laboratories
Self-employed
Theaters

Careers Opportunities for B.A. in Communication Studies graduates

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Buyers and Purchasing Agents
Career Service Associates
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Education Administrators
Fundraisers
General and Operations Managers
Human Resource Specialists
Loan Officers
Property, Real Estate and Community Association Managers
Residential Advisors
Sales Agents
Social and Community Service Managers
Training and Development Specialists

Typical Employers & Work Settings for B.A. in Communication Studies graduates

Graduates in the B.A in Communication Studies are equipped to pursue entry and/or supervisory positions in the public, private, non-profit, and governmental sectors in which critical thinking, research methods and effective communication skills are required. Communication Studies graduates often get jobs that involve solving communication problems, implementing communication training, managing the internal communication of organizations, and making professional presentations. Communication Studies graduates also often enter graduate programs in communication, law, or the social sciences.