Communications Degree

The communications program at Eastern 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Eastern University

Also known as East Stroudsburg University

200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA

Eastern University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Saint Davids, PA, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an American Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Eastern University is nearly 4,500 yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT or 1410 to 1750 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of admission. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74% of which only 44% chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,600 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

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

Students should visit the Eastern University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Stroudsburg University offers a bachelor'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

• East Stroudsburg, PA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $44950

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