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Major Monday - Communications

communications major CP!

Overview of major:

Communication majors love to share information with others. They aren't content with the status quo in communications; they want to ensure that their intended message is getting across loud and clear. Communication major can expect to be stretched intellectually and creatively. This degree equips students with a broad range of knowledge that is relevant to many job markets. Internships in the interested field is vital to succeed in landing a post-college job.

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Forecasted job market growth:

There is no “communications” field in the database of Bureau of Labor Statistics. Instead we compiled statistics for the most common fields entered by Communication majors.

All figures are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect growth in 2008 – 2018.

Average cost through CP!:

Cost Estimate: $14,000 The details listed above are ballpark figures for comparison purposes only. The individualized nature of our program necessarily means that costs and components fluctuate within degree plans as we personalize degree templates to our students’ needs. Secondly, third party college fees may change without warning. Click here to learn more about our Communications program.

Student testimonial:

I love my degree choice because it’s allowed me to further understand the dynamics of communication and to effectively apply the principles I’m learning in teaching speech and debate students in my former speech and debate club. - Marissa B.

Meet Marissa. CollegePlus! Student, intern, and Communications major who has a passion for photography. Click here to read our conversation on Facebook.



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I really enjoyed reading Marissa's story. Thanks for sharing this.

— Kayla Monday, June 28, 2010 11:57 AM CDT

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