Communications Degree

The communications program at Andrew College prepares the student to enter the fields of advertising, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, publishing, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, public administration, and more. The program focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Program courses include: intercultural communication, speaking and listening, verbal and nonverbal interaction, rhetorical theory and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, technologically mediated communication, and popular culture. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Andrew College

504 College Drive, Albany, GA

Andrew College is a two year private school, which provides high quality education and training for its students in Cuthbert and surrounding areas. Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Psychology

Based on recent program completion data gathered, over forty students graduated with a graduation rate of more than 16%. Andrew College has listed at least thirty different programs available to students, with an Associates degree being the highest degree offered. The more popular programs are listed below:

• Business Administration
• Math
• Psychology
• Pre-Nursing Studies
• Education
• Pre-Law Studies

To help students and recent graduates, Andrew College may provide services including:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Please visit andrewcollege.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Radio and Television Announcers

Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Public Address System and Other Announcers

Description

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public address system and other announcers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024

Public Relations Specialists

Description

Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public relations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Albany, GA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $53510

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).