PUTTING A COMMUNICATIONS DEGREE TO USE

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Ajia A.Craig B.Halie L.Sarah P.

COMMON MISCONCEPTION

What are you going to do after college? Parents that send their children to any level of higher

learning after high school frequently ask the question above. With Communications majors/ minors the fear constantly

arises among parents of those students concerning whether or not the background in this field will be useful and of course whether or not their child will make a significant amount of money through a successful career.

Well fear not Mom and Dad! Though a path in Communications is not commonly thought of when picturing money-making careers, there are plenty of reasons a degree in this field is useful.

POSSIBLE JOBS~

Career fields that involve having CMAT degree: Advertising Broadcasting Journalism Public Relations

Media planner, Corporate public affairs, Account analyst, etc.

Theater and Performing Arts Script writer, Arts Administrator, Publicist, etc.

Public Service Legislative assistants, Public information officers,

Research specialists, etc.ALL THIS AND MORE!

SALARIES!!

$38, 200/ year

$72, 200/ year

$42,729 - $67,802! Comm. Degree’s

salary is better than 64% of all other

degrees

Clear Channel~$44, 219 - $81, 389

JP Morgan Chase & Co.~$36, 100 - $65, 000

AT&T Inc.~$45, 000 - $114, 749

New York $41,313 - $82,216

Chicago: $35,403 - $69,301

L.A. $42,935 - $71,899 Washington, D.C. $39,048-

$68,837 Seattle $40,573 - $72,641

Average Starting (Bachelors Degree):

Average Median (Bachelors Degree):

Salary By Company for Communications:

Salary By City:

Salisbury Communications Degree:

LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

COMMUNICATIONS INFLUENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE: POLITICS

Social Media Marketing in Political Campaigns~2008 Obama Campaign

Every speech and event publicized online Clips posted to Youtube

Twitter helped get messages to followers more efficiently

Blogs helped spread ideas and opinions to massive audience

USE OF COMMUNICATION IN POLITICS CONT.:

Internet to raise money Internet to save money

Free press Free videos on Youtube

Facebook allows Politicians to communicate with constituents

MyWhiteHouse.gov Direct talk with citizens

SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUALS W/ BACKGROUND IN COMMUNICATIONS

Oprah Winfrey attended Tennessee State University on a full scholarship in the early 1970s. While in school, her focus was communication and she graduated with a degree in speech and drama. She went on to become the host of the Oprah Winfrey Show, hosting and interviewing very influential people.

David Letterman graduated from Ball State University from the Department of Radio and Television. He took what he learned in his major and became a late night TV show star.

Here’s Why I Chose Communications . .

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Fun Major!

Studying Abroad!

Internships

Job Opportunities1.Salary Opportunities2.Celebrities

IF THAT DOESN’T CONVINCE YOU, ASK A PROFESSIONAL!

“"Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service attitude are required skills" is a key listing in all job descriptions.  Basically employers want you to communicate clearly in emails and presentations, understand what you are talking about, and work well with others.  Most of today's jobs require you to work in teams and across divisions so communication is essential there.”

-Heather MuirOperations Analyst

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