Communication
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Students who have a major in Advertising, Sports Media and Analytics, Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations, and Communications gain a wide range of skills inside and outside the classroom, equipping them to thrive in their dream careers.
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Top Industries
Where do graduates of Communication excel? Navigate through the tabs below for information on the top five industries these Virginia Tech graduates work in.
$95,556
Average Salary
18
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Account Executive
- Consultant
- Account Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Senior Sales Representative
- Customer Success Manager
- Director
Job-Related Skills
- Social Media
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Excel
Find a Future in Information Technology
$74,770
Average Salary
17
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Substitute Teacher
- Academic Advisor
- Adjunct Professor
- Administrative Assistant
- Development and Public Relations Director
- Marketing Manager
Job-Related Skills
- Social Media
- Public Speaking
- Event Management
- Leadership
- Public Relations
Find a Future in Education
$94,384
Average Salary
19
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Executive Assistant
- Project Manager
- Communications Associate
- Financial Advisor
- Marketing Communications Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Mortgage Loan Officer
- Talent Acquisition Manager
Job-Related Skills
- Social Media
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Service
- Event Management
Find a Future in Finance
$84,904
Average Salary
15
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Account Executive
- Account Manager
- News Producer
- Public Affairs Director
- News Reporter
- Production Assistant
- Sports Editor
Job-Related Skills
- Social Media
- Editing
- Public Speaking
- Marketing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Interpersonal Communication
Find a Future in Media
$98,900
Average Salary
20
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Chief Operating Officer
- Client Services Manager
- Communications Manager
- Community Service Director
- Marketing Coordinator
- Social Media Director
Job-Related Skills
- Social Media
- Marketing
- Event Management
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Public Relations
- Customer Service
Find a Future in Healthcare
COMM graduates also work in these fields
Marketing
- Account Director
- Account Manager
- Account Executive
- Director of Enterprise Strategy
- Digital Markeing Manager
Arts & Entertainment
- Editor
- Inside Sales Representative
- Producer
- Marketing Director
- Production Manager
Government
- Communications Editor
- Communications Manager
- Program Manager
- Attorney
- Communications Coordinator
Services
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Director
- Account Executive
- Director of Development
- Event Manager
Most Common Job Titles and Average Salaries
*Average salary of 18 years of experience
Top Employers
Top 10 Employers of COMM Graduates and Average Salary
Employers on the Rise
Keep an eye on these employers who have been hiring more COMM graduates in recent years.
Top Skills: Customer Service, Leadership, Advertising, Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Customer Relationship Management, Sales, Interpersonal Communication, Management Accounting
Top Skills: Event Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Leadership, Marketing, Press Release, Public Relations, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Email Marketing
Top Skills: Public Speaking, Social Media, Customer Service, Event Management, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Adobe Photoshop, Public Relations, Adobe Illustrator
Top Skills: Leadership, Social Media, Marketing, Customer Service, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Editing, Facebook, Marketing Strategy
Top Skills: Customer Service, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Blogging, Brand Awareness, Co-Production (Media), Creative Writing, Digital Media, Event Management, Final Cut Pro
Top States
Where do School of Communication graduates get hired? Most of our graduates stay along the East Coast, with the greatest percentage (36.4%) finding employment in the state of Virginia.
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