Communications Degree

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

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Lycoming College

1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA

Lycoming College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Williamsport, PA, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Lycoming College annually.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1400 to 1740 on the SAT, or 20 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Approximately 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at Lycoming College, with 32 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $35,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Lycoming College is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.lycoming.edu to view additional information.

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $55200

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