Communication. It is around us 24/7 whether we like it or not. It’s such a useful skill to hone and improve in really any field. Marketing, business, HR, teaching, journalism, plus pretty much every other job rely on those knowledgeable in communication Communication and Media knowledge is so useful everywhere one of the questions most people have is: “Where specifically can I use this degree”. Obviously because of how broad the field is, a lot of careers are possible with a communication degree. But some people don’t even know where to start career searching.
In the infographic below we will look at some of the facts behind a degree in Communications and Media. What are the most popular career options? How much can I expect to make with a degree in communications? What types of people are typically Comm majors? And so much more.
This is a social “life satisfaction” question. Overall, would people who graduated with a degree in Communications say that their life is going well? It could be interpreted in terms of stress, salary, long hours, future prospects, etc.
http://www.studentsreview.com/docs/major_comm.shtml
Let’s cut to the point, having a job is one of the MAJOR reasons why people go to college. Salary honestly goes hand in had with that, we aren’t saying its a make or break deal for everyone, but after spending four (or 5) years in college you want to make sure that your future career is fruitful! So first let’s address a misconception that communication degrees aren’t useful. The whole world literally only functions because people COMMUNICATE! According to Learn.org some of skills you can get from a communication degree include:
- Research and analysis of information
- Writing for clarity and explanation
- Interpersonal communications
- Visual design
- Public speaking
- Media relations
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Presentation speaking
Without these skills politicians, businessmen and researchers alike would not be able to function – which means your degree is valuable.Trust me, some of the best courses I’ve taken have been communication courses. They have helped me take what happening in my head and translate it into ideas that everyone else can understand too! So let’s see what you can do and how much you could potentially make!
According to Indeed, here are 16 top communication jobs!
Now, I don’t know about anybody else, but one of the first things I look at when I’m looking for a job is what are which ones are in most demand and are the highest paying. What can I say I like to shop! If you are like my then worry not! We did the work for you. Some of the highest paying jobs include: Communication Professors, Public Relations Specialist, and Editors.
Aside from the highest paying jobs, job security is also very important. So understanding which jobs are in demand helps assure that there is a market for you to work in. One other perk about knowing what jobs are in demand is that you can begin to equip yourself with skills and certifications to make yourself even more marketable to these jobs! Many companies liked IBM and Cisco have certifications in their programs.
Graduate Degree? Post Graduate Degree?
Whether you are just starting your undergraduate degree or your are at end of it, there is never a wrong time to think about what your next steps are. For many that can be applying for jobs….and for other it could be applying to graduate schools. For both myself and my blog mate, graduate school was our option! At the time it seemed, and even now, there were many major selling points to staying in school. First was my marketability to corporate world. My undergraduate degree was in architecture but if there was ever a recession or major reason to stop building- I’d be in hot water. Secondly, it would give a much appreciated boost to my salary and coupled well with my first degree. For my blog mate, he also appreciated the boost it would give his future salary. He also wanted to open up other avenues within the world of engineering by understand the business side of his profession. We both pursed an MBA to help us acquire the goals we were looking for! Maybe a graduate degree can do the same for you. Whether that degree is within communication or another school its worth looking into!
Communication Degree at…….RPI? Yes! Do it!
The RPI Communication and Media Department is home to so many diverse groups of students. I guess this is pretty fitting of such a diverse field. Well over half of COMM students are a dual major, with students coming from every other school at RPI! There are also loads of minors that any RPI student can enjoy. A large part of classes at RPI for any major is the HASS requirement. It basically requires all students to take a good amount (4-6) of humanities courses during their 4 years. If all of these requirements are within one of these minors, it can be pretty easy to obtain. As RPI graduates we can tell you it worth it to study in a school where the resources are overflowing. State of the art tech, endless research opportunities for undergraduates and graduates alike! Below you can see on average what a graduate from the School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences make, and what companies have hired them.
Companies Hiring RPI Humanities/ Communication Graduates
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I have a degree in communications and I have been feeling stuck. Thanks to these info-graphs and charts, I now have some hope and a plan! Thank you so much!
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Seeing how intertwined the communications world is with so many other fields is so intriguing! Now I’m considering adding a communications major to my other one so I can be more successful in my field! Thank you!
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You’ve sold me with the salary boosting benefits! Everyone could use that!
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The time and energy that went into making this very detailed and explanatory post is clear! Thank you so much for your effort to inform on such a worthy subject!
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Great presentation on the benefits and career prospects of a communications major. I think especially in the current climate, the need for people knowledgeable in this area will be ever increasing and sought after.
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