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- School Code: 368400
- Phone: (802) 468-5611
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.15%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
120FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,124Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Communications Degree
The communications program at Champlain 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 Vermont colleges that offer communications degrees.
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Champlain College
62 Alumni Dr, Castleton, VT
Champlain College is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Burlington, VT, in a predominantly urban area. Champlain College has an annual student enrollment of about 3,100.
Areas of study offered at Champlain College include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Computer And Information Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Education
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1490 - 1760 for the SAT exam and between 20 - 26 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of around 85% of which only 22% chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $31,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $8,400. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.
Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.champlain.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Communications Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Champlain College offers a bachelor's degree program in communications.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 9 |
Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
White | 14 |
Unknown | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Communications program at Champlain College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
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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 (
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According to the BLS, public relations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Champlain College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Champlain College may provide services to students like:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation