Communications Degree

The communications program at SUNY College at Old Westbury 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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SUNY College at Old Westbury

33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

SUNY College at Old Westbury, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Old Westbury, New York, the school offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Around four thousand students enroll at SUNY College at Old Westbury annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SUNY College at Old Westbury offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1340 - 1570 on the SAT and between 19 - 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to SUNY College at Old Westbury. An estimated 40 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 23 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $7,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $7,300 per year. Students enrolled at SUNY College at Old Westbury may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College at Old Westbury through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about this school can check out their website at http://www.oldwestbury.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at Old Westbury 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).