As communication processes and technologies evolve, career opportunities for those completing the B.A. degree in communication studies continue to expand.  Our graduates occupy a variety of positions in myriad organizations. Employers included public relations and advertising firms, health care organizations, industrial manufacturing plants, government and educational institutions, entertainment production companies, social service groups, media-based firms, and public as well as private junior colleges and four-year institutions.  Virtually all types of organizations have needs that can only be met by those with highly developed interpersonal, small group, public adddress and technology-specific communication aptitudes. Position titles currently held by our alumni include:

Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
Advertising, Sales or Public Relations Account Coordinator
Advertising, Sales, or Public Relations Account Executive
Actor/Dancer/Singer
Administrative Assistant
Application Liaison
Army Recruiter
Assistant Basketball Coach
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Associate Director of University Admissions
Assistant Production Coordinator
Business Banker
Business Owner
Certified Event Planner
Clinical Regulatory Specialist
Clinical Trials Assistant
Computer/Communications Technician
Compliance Officer
Commercial Analyst
Communications Specialist
Customer Support Representative
Development Officer
Director of Business Development
Director of Photography
Environmental Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent
Financial Portfolio Manager
Internet Client Support Specialist
Inventory Buyer/Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Media Relations Coordinator
Merchandise Coordinator
Mortgage Loan Officer
Military Officer
NFL Football Operations Manager
Outside Claim Representative
Pharmaceutical Salesperson
Photographer
Professional Storyteller
Public Relations Account Executive
Radio Program Director
Radio Music Director
Radio On-Air Host
Radio Sales Associate
Real Estate Broker and Agent
Retail Sales Manager
Recruiter
Speech/Language Pathologist
Technical Recruiter
Telemedicine Services Coordinator
Television News Anchor
Television New Director
Television News Producer
Television News Reporter
University Professor
University Recruiter
Video Editor
Videographer

For future explore graduate study and career options:

Click HERE to visit the UNCW Career Services Web page customized for communication studies majors. 

Click HERE to visit the National Communication Association Web page specfic to COM concentrations and career paths.