Careers

Question: "What kind of career can I get into with a degree in communication studies?"

Answer: "Just about any career you can imagine!"

Many professionals who have earned a degree in communication studies have gone on to successful careers in virtually every sector of the work environment.

For more information about careers for communication studies majors, log onto the National Communication Association's Web site. It answers many of the most asked questions concerning careers for communications majors.

One of the best places to go to investigate possible careers, create resume's, find employment and many other helpful services is Kent State University Career Services Center; We strongly recommend that you spend some time getting acquainted with this extremely useful website. Many communication studies graduates have been able to launch successful careers by utilizing the information gained there.

Below is just a small sample of the career possibilities for a student earning a bachelor's degree in communication studies.

Business:
 
Event Planner
Pharmaceutical Sales
Disc Jockey
Training Specialist
Corporate Recruiter
Communication Specialist
Sales Representative
Sales Manager
Community Relations Specialist
Human Resource Generalist
Copywriter
Research Analyst
Radio Talk-Show Host
Special Events Coordinator
Motivational Speaker
Media Buyer

Government / Politics:

Public Information Officer
Legislative Assistant
Campaign Director
Issue Research Specialist
Patient Rights Advocate
Public Relations Coordinator
Community Affairs Liaison
Political Analyst
Parliamentarian
Government Lobbyist
Fund Raiser
Speech Writer
Public Office Holder
Press Secretary

Communication and Health Care:

Nonprofit
Health Educator
Hospital Director of Communication
University Information Specialist
Community College Speech Instructor
College Recruiter
Developmental Officer
Pharmaceutical Sales