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![]() University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students...view more | 100 | 71% | 13 | 970 – 1,210 | $15,292 | $52,721 | ||
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A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.
While Communication, General has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students study Communication, General all over the country, though the major at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level sees the most graduates in Ohio. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Communication, General is $40,000.
The highest paying jobs for Communication, General majors include Public Relations Managers, Fundraising Managers and Editors. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Communication, General can prepare you for are Public Relations Specialists, Writers and Authors and Editors.
These are the highest paying careers for Communication, General majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Public Relations Managers | $134,760 | 275 | 3,671 | 3,891 | 6% | |
Fundraising Managers | $119,200 | 127 | 1,718 | 1,805 | 5% | |
Editors | $75,020 | 1,032 | 10,866 | 10,439 | -4% | |
Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $73,690 | 1,286 | 12,549 | 13,014 | 4% | |
Public Relations Specialists | $66,750 | 1,857 | 21,391 | 22,687 | 6% | |
Fundraisers | $64,160 | 693 | 8,680 | 9,135 | 5% | |
Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $61,900 | 345 | 3,870 | 4,035 | 4% | |
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $57,500 | 450 | 4,387 | 4,245 | -3% | |
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $44,890 | 564 | 6,580 | 5,828 | -11% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Communication, General majors.
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