Communications Degree

The communications program at Manhattanville 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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Manhattanville College

130 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY

Manhattanville College provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Purchase, New York and operated as a private institution. Mville has an annual student enrollment of about two thousand.

Areas of study available at Manhattanville College include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Mville admits around 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, nearly 17 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at mville.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $9,500 per year. Some students at Mville may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Mville "Valiants" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Students can visit the Manhattanville College website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Manhattanville College 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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $46700

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $70080
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $68570

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