Communications Degree

The communications program at Clark University 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Clark University

303 Adams Street, Milton, MA

Clark University is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Clark University is nearly three thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Clark University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. This school has an admissions rate of 68 percent of which only 19 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $41,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,400. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Clark University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's www.clarku.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Clark University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

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