Communications Degree

The communications program at University of San Francisco 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 California colleges that offer communications degrees.

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University of San Francisco (SFTS)

105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA

University of San Francisco provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in San Francisco, California 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 mission. USF has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 9,600.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to USF. Scores in a range of 23 to 27 on the ACT or 1550 to 1880 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. This school accepts around 60 percent of applicants. Of those students accepted, about 17 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at usfca.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $41,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $9,100 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of San Francisco "Dons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.usfca.edu/ to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $30500
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $30620

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $76670
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $99870

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