The Communication major provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, manage, and evaluate communication processes involving individuals, groups, and the public. Graduates develop strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as an advanced ability to analyze and critique messages, behaviors, and media.
Career opportunities in Communication include:
"Communication is ubiquitous, and the most valuable thing I learned while getting my degree is how to communicate effectively in a number of settings: in a large group, one-on-one, with upper management or in a crisis situation."
Director of Basketball Communications for the Dallas Mavericks
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Students explore human interactions and the evaluation of communication processes. Focused tracks are designed to prepare students for specific career paths.
Prepares students for careers in communication management, consulting, sales, human resources, operations management, conflict resolution and crisis communication. Advanced courses include organizational communication, teamwork and leadership, negotiation and conflict, and risk and crisis communication.
Prepares students to work in media and audience research, mass media criticism, public information and media education and literacy. Advanced courses include interpersonal communication and social media, mass media and social influence, digital and mass communication literacy, and critical analysis of communication and persuasion.
Prepares students to manage, deliver and evaluate health services, health education, hospital administration, and health communication campaigns. Advanced courses include health communication, studies in persuasion, interpersonal communication in health, and health communication campaigns.
Prepares students to communicate theories, methods, and techniques about sports in a variety of contexts. Students will draw connections between sport, communication, and society while also learning the strategies required to communicate sport information to a variety of audiences.
Prepares students for careers in general management of communication and information across various contexts. Students can create their track by choosing classes from the other specializations.
Honor students can choose one of the tracks above and supplement their studies with advanced courses in Communication Theory, Research Methods, and the Honors Seminar.
Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters or other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies.
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Median Salary
$83,960
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
11,800
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
400
new jobs (average)
Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization.
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Median Salary
$136,350
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
191,600
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
10,000
new jobs (average)
Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.
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Median Salary
$67,650
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
874,500
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
51,400
new jobs (average)
Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.
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Median Salary
$46,080
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
123,800
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
14,100
new jobs (average)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Medical and health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers.
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Median Salary
$110,680
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
509,500
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
144,700
new jobs (average)
Meeting, convention, and event planners arrange all aspects of events and professional gatherings.
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Median Salary
$56,920
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
132,000
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
9,900
new jobs (average)
Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams.
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Median Salary
$135,160
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
554,700
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
22,500
new jobs (average)
Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being.
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Median Salary
$77,030
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
178,400
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
16,200
new jobs (average)
Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.
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Median Salary
$125,040
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
41,300
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
2,700
new jobs (average)
Training and development specialists plan and administer programs that improve the skills and knowledge of their employees.
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Median Salary
$64,340
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
385,800
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
24,200
new jobs (average)
While there are endless ways to create an unforgettable journey as a Wildcat, we can only think of one that gives you the chance to step outside the classroom and into exploring new parts of the world around you: participating in an Education Abroad opportunity! Whether it’s in a study, research, service, or internship program, taking your UK experience international with EA is the most hands-on way for you to expand your global perspective while making yourself a more well-rounded, marketable candidate to future employers no matter your field. As you take these first steps towards investing in your future, EA encourages you to take advantage of all the opportunities UK has to offer. Take a look at some of the many suggested opportunities UK Education Abroad & Exchanges has to complement your major! #ukyabroad
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