Communications Degree

The communications program at The College of Saint Scholastica 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 Minnesota colleges that offer communications degrees.

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The College of Saint Scholastica

8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN

CSS provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Duluth, Minnesota and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. CSS has a yearly student enrollment of about 3,900.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1350 - 1710 for the SAT exam and between 18 - 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to The College of Saint Scholastica. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at The College of Saint Scholastica, with 33 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $32,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending The College of Saint Scholastica. The cost of on-campus housing is around $4,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at CSS through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.css.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The College of Saint Scholastica 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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $34610

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $60890

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