Communications Degree

The communications program at Northwest College – Powell 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 Wyoming colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Northwest College – Powell

Also known as Northwest Community College

1400 E College Dr, Cheyenne, WY

Northwest College, located in Powell Wyoming, is a community college that highlights a large variety of 2-year programs that either lead to matriculation into a four-year degree program or provide students with the ability to apply their skills to a specific discipline soon after they graduate. Located at 231 W. 6^th Street, the college lies in a town and area that was once home to the Crow, Shoshone and Blackfoot tribes. Just 75 miles east of Yellowstone, the city was designated as an All-America City in 1994.

Popular areas of study include the liberal arts and sciences as well as courses that lead to a general studies and humanities degree. The subject of agriculture also holds a strong appeal for a large part of the student population, many of whom reside in the surrounding ranch and agricultural area. The school features associates degree programs in agricultural teacher education and crop production and certificate and two-year degree programs in agricultural production and operations. Other areas of study include accounting, CAD/CADD drafting, and animal sciences.

In addition, the school’s curriculum includes independent study options, double major courses of study, cooperative education, and internships. The ratio of women and men is 59% and 41% respectively. Most students attend full-time at the Wyoming school. The closest major city is Billings and the nearest airport is located in Cody. Tuition is mid-range, between $2,000 and $6,000 for the school year. For further information, you can contact the school toll-free at 800-560-4692.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest Community 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

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

• Cheyenne, WY
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $60470

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