Why Communications Majors Might Have More Choices in Life

In some circles, choosing to major in communications is the academic equivalent of choosing to major in underwater basket weaving. Some dismiss the major as “fluffy,” or easy, or the place for students who don’t really want to study (or get a job), but are just getting a degree to please their parents.

In reality, though, nothing could be further from the truth. Communications – which encompasses fields including journalism, mass communication, public relations and advertising – is a versatile major that opens the door to a wide variety of careers. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists more career opportunities for communications graduates than any other major, including computer science, engineering and mathematics.

If you’re considering majoring in communications, you probably know some of your options already. But a communications degree opens the door to a number of careers beyond journalism and public relations that you might not have considered, including: Continue Reading

Soon-to-Be College Grads Speak Up…

I spoke to a few of my closest friends about their upcoming graduation. Some were upset, some were pessimistic, and some felt like the world was going to end. Do you want to know what the problem is?
… student loans and increased tuition.

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