{"id":349,"date":"2017-08-24T11:46:15","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T02:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=349"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:11:04","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:11:04","slug":"what-is-a-communications-major-and-is-it-right-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/what-is-a-communications-major-and-is-it-right-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Communications Major and is it Right for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you enjoy talking to people and figuring out what makes them tick? Are you an outgoing person who is comfortable connecting with diverse groups of people and getting your message across effectively? If you answered yes to these questions, then being a communications major might just be for you.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What <\/strong>is<strong> a communications major?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A communications major is a major designed to teach you about effective communication and how to apply it to fields like media, law and business. Coursework for this major is very similar to coursework for related majors such as public relations, advertising and journalism. As a communications major, you\u2019ll be taking a broad range of classes including marketing, sociology and business as well as more traditional communications classes like media studies and journalism.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Is it right for me?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Majoring in communications means having a broad understanding of how this field impacts others such as business and media. Here are some key questions to ask yourself before embarking on this major:<\/p>\n<p>Do I feel confident in my writing and communication skills?<br \/>\nDo I like studying a broad range of subjects including sociology, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/entry-level-psychology-job-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">psychology<\/a> and media studies?<br \/>\nAm I able to handle and incorporate criticism and feedback from my professors and peers?<br \/>\nAm I good at multitasking and working on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/answer-tell-time-went-beyond-requirements-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multiple projects<\/a> and subjects at once?<br \/>\nWill I dedicate myself to getting internships and jobs through college that will further my level of experience?<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What can I do with <\/strong>a communications<strong> major?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Since communications is a broad major with significant overlap to other majors, there are plenty of available career options. Some of the most common ones include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>public relations<\/li>\n<li>journalism<\/li>\n<li>law<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/marketing-major-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li>copywriting<\/li>\n<li>\u2026 and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>What do communications majors earn?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Salaries for communications majors are as varied as the career paths they take after graduation. While public relations specialists can expect to earn starting salaries between $40,000-$45,000, entry-level salaries for attorneys start at $55,000-$60,000 and quickly go up from there.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, learn more about this college major such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/marketing-major-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is a Marketing Major and is it Right for Me?<\/a> and get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/answer-willing-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Answer: Are You Willing to Travel?<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you enjoy talking to people and figuring out what makes them tick? Are you an outgoing person who is comfortable connecting with diverse groups of people and getting your message across effectively? 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