What Can You Do With a Major in Communication Studies?

Jobs for communication studies majors

So what can you do with a major in communication studies? You'll be well-prepared for a variety of careers, including the following:

  • Attorney
  • Fundraiser
  • Organizational development
  • Grant writer
  • Sales consultant/marketer
  • University professor
  • Public affairs director
  • University admissions and recruiter
  • Corporate management
  • Secondary or elementary teacher
  • Human resources
  • Corporate trainer
  • Training and development
  • Corporate consultant
  • Health care
  • Special events planner
  • Communication consultant
  • Speechwriter
  • Researcher
  • Presentation development
  • Product marketing manager
  • Corporate recruiter
  • Global communications

Recent employers of Marquette communication studies majors include:

  • Accenture
  • Johnson Controls
  • Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
  • SBC Communications
  • Schwarz Pharma

Additional resources for careers in communication studies