Communications Degree

The communications program at Ulster County Community 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 New York colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Ulster County Community College (SUNY Ulster)

7 Columbia Cir, Albany, NY

Start here. Go far. This is the motto adhered to by the SUNY Ulster College as it continues to provide accessible, affordable and excellent education responsive to the needs of the community. SUNY Ulster serves as one of the branch campuses of the State University of New York (SUNY). This campus is situated in the Hudson Valley, a rural area proximal to the cities of Kingston, Woodstock and New Paltz.

As a comprehensive two-year institution, SUNY Ulster offers multitude of programs designed cultivate the knowledge and competence of the students as preparation for a professional career or higher education. Students who opt to pursue a four-year course can transfer to some of the leading four-year public and private colleges across the state and the nation. Online and distance learning opportunities are also available for students who require flexibility in education.

SUNY Ulster is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Moreover, the Nursing program and Veterinary Technology Program of this college is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and American Veterinary Medical Association, respectively. 

In addition to its academic programs, SUNY Ulster offers several special programs for high school students and adults, who wish to take college courses, enhance their skills and learn new disciplines. These programs are made accessible to the community with scholarships and financial assistance. 

SUNY Ulster values academic excellence in the same way it considers arts and athletics as essential part of the institution. This college showcases artistic expression and innovation through the Quimby Theater and Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery. It is also a home to the Senators athletic team competing in different sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, volleyball and softball.

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Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY Ulster 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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $30970

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-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $59950

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