What can you do with a degree in Communication?
Communication is ranked as one of the top five most sought-after career skills. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people inside and outside an organization is one of the most highly sought-after skills by employers in all job markets. Princeton Review ranks a degree in Communication as the second-best college major based on research covering job prospects, alumni salaries, and popularity.
Our undergraduate programs provide a liberal arts grounding and a social science focus. Graduates of our programs are prepared to pursue careers that require effective communication skills and critical thinking. Some of our graduates attend graduate schools in communication, law or business. Communication graduates are sought-after in almost any industry you can think of, including:
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Our interdisciplinary doctoral program is designed to prepare graduate students for research-oriented careers in universities and the public or private sectors, providing training in communication theory, research methodology and a specialization in one or more areas of concentration.
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COMM GRAD SPOTLIGHTBridget Lowell Carrie Underwood Stephen Colbert Robert Neller Gary Larson Lucija Straley Hannah Storm |
to communicate is to shape the world ... |
Career GrowthAdvertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers:
Public Relations Specialists:
Public Relations Managers:
Human Resources Specialists:
Human Resources Managers:
Event Planners:
Health Educators:
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Median Salary RangeAdvertising/Sales/Marketing:Specialist $22,800-$50,380 Manager $117,960-$127,560 Public Relations: Human Resources/Social Services: Event Planner: $47,350 Speechwriter: $25,000-$100,000 (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Labor 2016) |
Here is what some of our alumni have done with theirs ...
EDUCATION
Assistant Professor, U.S. Military Academy
Coordinator, Development Office, Augsburg College
Defensive Coord/Director Player Dev, Scottsdale CC
Online Programs Manager, ASU
Teacher, Teach for America
LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Attorney at Law, Mallia & Jacobs
Legislative Liaison, AZ Dept of Transportation
Presidential Mngmnt Intern, Dept. of Justice
HEALTH
Director of Case Mgmt, Maricopa Co. Health Dept.
Director of Advocacy & Community Outreach,
Just Vote Arizona Disability Coalition
Physician Recruiter, Barton Associates, Inc.
BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT
Employment Manager, Phoenix Suns
Manager Branch Operations, Bank of America
Manager, Motorola Quest for the Best Program
President, Shattuck & Grummett Financial Svcs.
Real Estate Mgr, CB Commercial Real Estate Group
Recruiter, Human Resources U-Haul International
Director of Selection, Northwestern Mutual
Direct Marketing Representative, ICMA-RC
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/CONSULTING
Director, Arizona Department of Transportation
Chief of Staff, Arizona House of Representatives
Consultant, Tennessee Associates International
Mayor, City of Tempe
President, Valley Achievement
National Director, New Wave Communications, Inc.
SALES and SERVICE
Regional Procurement Ops. Analyst, Amazon
Account Executive, AM-750 WSB Radio Station
Field Sales Manager, Pitney Bowes
Senior Development Manager, United Way
Account Executive, GoDaddy
Director of Web Marketing, New Dynamax LLC
Brand Marketing Coordinator, Emergen-C
PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA
Senior Account Executive, The Narrative Group
Account Executive, Gerber Advertising
Field Producer, NBC News
Media Manager, Hyundai Motors
Public Relations Manager, US Airways Center
Publicity Director, Rolling Stone Magazine
Senior Account Executive, Phoenix Suns
“The whole premise of this discipline at the end of the day, is to have a better understanding of how we as humans interact with one another. Little did I know — although I was constantly challenged academically — everything I learned was very much applicable to my daily life.”
Amy Rajinsz
Bachelor of Arts in communication, 2017 CLAS Dean's Medalist
"It’s always a benefit when someone sees you have a communication degree … any job listing you look at is going to list communication, the ability to communicate effectively among several mediums. It has really lent itself to me in that way.”
Jovanna Anzaldua
2009 Bachelor of Arts in communication, Master of Public Administration
"My [Communication honors] thesis advisor [Dr.] Amira [de la Garza] introduced me to the craft of ethnography through her class. That taught me how to get the story right on the ground, how to report right about people’s lives, and that laid the groundwork for what I’m doing now." Desmond is the recipient of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction and a 2015 MacArthur “Genius Grant”.
Matthew Desmond, associate professor Harvard University
2002 Bachelor of Science in communication and justice studies, Barrett Honors
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HDSHC Student Life
Increase your communication skills through our co-curricular activities including a nationally competitive forensic team; a summer study abroad program to London, Dublin, and Edinburg; a community-oriented interpreters theatre and the study of culture through performance; and a wide range of internships to qualified students interested in getting experience in their career field.
Undergraduate Advising
Our academic advisors help students successfully transition to university life, choose classes, understand degree program requirements, and make progress towards your educational goals and graduation. Communication majors are encouraged to meet with your advisor at least once a year.
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