Communication Studies

Learn to communicate effectively in a diverse world

Employers list communication skills as one of the most important attributes for job applicants. Communication Studies students gain communication skills that apply to a wide range of careers, learning to navigate complex communication environments and craft meaningful messages in their personal relationships, professional environments, and the public at large.

Combined Degree Programs

Students pursuing a BA in Communication Studies also have the opportunity to apply for the combined bachelor’s + master’s degree program—completing coursework at an accelerated pace, saving time and money.

High-achieving first-year students can choose to complete the combined bachelor's + juris doctor (JD) program to earn a bachelor's degree and law degree in a total of six years.

Suggested Career Tracks

Students who major in Communication Studies can organize their coursework around a range of different fields and industries. These short sequences of courses help you focus on topic areas that interest you. No matter which career track you choose, these courses will give you a flexible set of transferable skills, expose you to a variety of career options and prepare you for a changing work environment. See suggested career tracks

Related Student Organizations

Lambda Pi Eta: Official honor society for Communication Studies, Communication and Media, Communication and Technology, and Organizational Communication majors

Related Study Abroad Programs

Career Outcomes

93%

of Communication Studies graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation

Communication Studies graduates have held positions all over the country and around the world. They work at nonprofits, health care organizations, law firms, educational institutions, startups, corporations and more like:

Addison Group
Building Tomorrow
Presence Health
Facets Multi-Media
Adelman & Gettleman Ltd
Chicago Bears
Mission Propelle
Murray State University
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Heartland Alliance
RadioMD
Headspace Inc.
Greater Milwaukee Committee
National-Louis University
Softchoice
Scripps College
Chicago Children’s Museum
PrizeLogic
Gordon Food Service

Career opportunities for Communication Studies practitioners include (but are not limited to):

Management Consultant
Broadcast Producer
Marketing Coordinator
Business Development Coordinator
Marketing Lead
Buyer
Media Relations Specialist
Communication Analyst
Morning Show Co-Host
Communication Coach
Communication Specialist
Non-profit Program Manager
Content Manager
Office Manager
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Customer Relationship Manager
Production Assistant
Digital Marketing Strategist
Project Manager
Editor
Recruiter (HR)
Event Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Sales Coordinator
Higher Education Admissions Officer
Social Media Specialist
Human Resources Manager
Supply Chain Project Manager
Information Coordinator

If you require more information including help with jobs and internships, networking, career advice and more, please visit DePaul’s Career Center.