Communications Degree

The communications program at Walla Walla 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 Washington colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Walla Walla University

Also known as Walla Walla College

500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in College Place, WA, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Over 1,800 students enroll at Walla Walla University yearly.

Areas of study offered at Walla Walla University include but are not limited to:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students accepted to Walla Walla University have an SAT score within the range of 1380 to 1770, or an ACT score in a range of 19 to 26. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Walla Walla University, with 54 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,500 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.wallawalla.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

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

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor'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

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

• Walla Walla, WA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $57930

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