What Can I Do With a Major In Communication Studies?
UGA Specific Information for Communication Studies
Communication is the human infrastructure of everyday personal, public and political life. By embracing both social scientific and humanistic approaches to communication, our undergraduate and graduate programs provide students with the knowledge to understand and the skills to enrich human interaction in these different contexts. Our undergraduate and graduate curriculum offers particular strength in the theory and practice of interpersonal communication, health communication, political rhetoric, and public culture.
Applied and theoretic knowledge of communication processes are the most valuable foundations for any career. Graduates in Communication Studies pursue a wide variety of career options. Some of the most popular post-graduate careers include personnel management, organizational administration, sales, corporate education and training, and public relations in private or public sector organizations. A major in Communication Studies is also excellent preparation for law school, business school, or other professional and graduate training.
Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Communication Studies*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
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Find alumni on LinkedIn who have graduated from UGA with their Communication Studies degree. See what they are currently doing and how they got there! To find UGA alumni, search for UGA's LinkedIn profile and select Alumni from the menu in the left margin.
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Additional Career Research Resources
O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
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Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
Employment Websites
General
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
Major/Industry Specific
Professional Associations/Resources
American Advertising Federation
Association for Business Communication
Association for Women in Communication
Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Communication Studies majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
|---|---|
| Accountable.US | Fellow | Advanced Hair Restoration LLC | Patient Care Coordinator | Aflac | Benefits Advisor | Allied Global Marketing | Marketing Coordinator | Assured Doctrine | Advertising Sales Associate | Atlanta Braves | Utility Ambassador | Brooksource | Associate Account Executive | BuckBlue Print Marketing | Customer Service Representative | Bunnell Idea Group | Account Manager | Camp Merri-Mac | Intern | Celonis | Business Development Representative | Craft Communications | Creative Intern | Crystal Wright Law | Discovery Team | Degy Booking International | Agent Training Intern | Enterprise Mobility | Management Trainee | Epting Events | Event Coordinator | FIS | Business Analyst | GETTR | Video Editor | Hertz | Coordinator | Horned Owl Brewing | Social Media Manager/Shift Manager | Inlvalon | Marketing Development Representative | Insight Global | Recruiter | Inspire ANC | Communications and Member Experience Coordinator | ISG Partners | Associate Recruiter | Jackson + Coker | Client Consultant | Jackson Spalding | Associate | Jason Isbell Touring | Tour Assistant | LocumTenens.com | Recruiting Account Representative | Medtronic | Associate Sales Representative | Mozufilms | Director Assistant | My Family Heritage | Sales Agent | National Football League | Professional Athlete | Pitaya, Inc. | Sales Associate | Princess & The Pups Rescue | Social Media Campaign Manager | ReluTech | Sales Development Representative | Safe-Guard Products International | Account Specialist | SEOteric | Digital Marketing Specialist | Sony Music Entertainment | A&R Researcher, Disruptor Records | Stryker | Onsite Specialist | The Walt Disney Company | Disney College Program Intern | Threshold 360 | Customer Success Associate | Toyota USA | Management Trainee | UCW Global | Assistant Account Executive | University of Georgia | Bolton Dining Commons Assistant Manager | University of Georgia | Bursar and Treasury Services Operations Specialist II | University of Georgia | Human Resources Managing Consultant | University of Georgia | Creative Design Specialist | Vinson & Elkins | Intern | Vinson & Elkins | Intern |
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Communication Studies majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
|---|---|
| Boston University | Advertising, MS | Freed-Hardeman University | Divinity, MDiv | Mercer University | Law, JD | North Greenville University | Leadership, MA | University of Georgia | Forest Resources, MS | University of Georgia | Law, JD | University of Georgia | Unspecified Master's Program, MA | University of Georgia | Emerging Media, MA | University of North Georgia | General Studies, Associate | University of Southern California | Health Administration, MHA | University of Texas at Austin | Sports Management, MS |