The Average Salary of Communications Majors

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Earning a Communications degree can open up many career opportunities.

There are many factors that will dictate the average salary of a Communications major. The type of job a communications major receives and where that job is located will impact salary.

  1. Communications Degree

    • According to CNN.com, Communications is the study of how we understand and interpret visual and verbal messages. Finding a job or an internship related to Communications while attending school will likely improve career and salary prospects.

    Jobs

    • Communications majors are employed in many industries. With this degree someone can be hired as a marketing coordinator, public relations coordinator, news reporter or an administrative assistant. Each career has its own salary range.

    Salary

    • According to PayScale.com, the salary range of a Marketing Coordinator in 2010 is $33,416 to $41,039. For an Administrative Assistant the range is $31,017 to $39,766.

    Considerations

    • Communications majors that report their salaries are a diverse group of people. Some get experience through internships while others are members of fraternities or sororities and use those networking opportunities to maximize their earning potential.

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