Communications Degree

The communications program at Butte 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 Arizona colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Butte College

350 W Washington St, Tempe, AZ

Butte College works to offer quality education at affordable prices. The college aims to prepare students for life-long learning by mastering the essential skills that will allow one to earn degrees and certificates and achieve the career of one's dreams. Butte College is located in Oroville, California. In-state tuition is only $46 per unit.

Butte College is located just over an hour from Sacramento. The college strives to be a leader in sustainability efforts.

Studying at Butte College is affordable and a great way to complete your first two years of college before transferring to a university. Butte College students have a strong track record when it comes to succeeding at a four year university. The College's transfer programs offer coursework that meet the general education requirements for the California State University system. When transferring, students will be well prepared for a rigorous academic program.

The college also has English as a Second Language program. Classes are offered in various locations. A vocational English as a Second Language program takes place at Community Employment Centers in Chico and Oroville in the morning.

Online courses are helping make a college education accessible to everyone. Every year Butte College increases the number of courses it offers online. Online courses are perfect for individuals with a full-time job or kids. Child care is also available for students who need it.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Butte College offers an associate's degree program in communications.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

Salary & Wages

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $25600

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $61860

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