Undergraduate Career Outcomes

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"What can you do with a degree in communication?"

The answer to that question is as multifaceted as our fields of study, but one that we encourage every student to explore on their professional journey. See a sampling of the many careers that a communication degree can lead toward:

Career Outcomes for Undergraduate Degree Recipients

Each year, the DePaul University Career Center surveys the College of Communication’s graduating class to assess their post-graduation status. Undergraduates are surveyed at graduation and six months after degree completion.

84%
of bachelor's degree recipients are employed, while 7% are continuing their education
13%
of employed bachelor's degree recipients work in entrepreneurial, contract or freelance roles
72%
of College of Communication graduates did an internship during their time at DePaul

All preceding data is courtesy the DePaul University Career Center, as presented on the Career Success website.