A communication degree gives you the flexibility to create a successful career in a variety of professions. Starting salaries for communications majors average $44,500 per year, according to a 2013 National Association of Colleges and Employers survey. Salaries depend on job type and industry, and could include positions such as:
- Advertising and sales
- Corporate communications specialist
- Digital marketing
- Health educator
- Human resources
- Human resources
- Internal Communications
- Marketing specialist
- Media relations specialist
- Non-profit administration
- Patient advocate
- Political campaign coordinator
- Public relations professional
- Social media specialist
- Special events planner
- Speech copywriter or editor
- Training and development specialist
- Wellness coordinator
Practice Your Craft in College
Internships provide you with practical experience to develop your professional skills and are great ways to start building a network. All communication majors are required to complete an internship prior to graduation.
Our students have gained practical and professional experience at the following companies:
- American Heart Association
- AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin
- Aurora Health Care
- Boss Snowplow
- Children’s Hospital
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- JDRF
- Johnson Controls
- Kohl’s
- Marcus Corporation
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Northwestern Mutual
- Summerfest
- V100 Radio
- WTMJ-Channel 4