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Online B.S./B.A. in Communication and Media Studies: Career Outlook

Communication and Media Degree Jobs: Unlimited Opportunities

The online bachelor’s in communication and media studies degree from Eastern Oregon University offers a diverse set of professional skills that employers seek in nearly every industry. Including positions in media, every facet of business and more, this program opens the door to countless communication degree jobs in diverse fields.

  • An average of 109,500 openings for communication degree jobs each year through 20331
  • $160,030 median annual salary for marketing managers2
  • $69,780 median annual salary for public relations specialists3

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a growing number of available communication degree jobs. With the field currently expanding at a steady rate, more than 109,500 job openings for media and communication positions will be posted each year from 2023 to 2033.1

Marketing Manager

$161,030/YEAR

Marketing managers plan and direct the production of marketing materials and campaigns for businesses and their products and services. They also oversee the collaborative efforts of multiple members of marketing teams.2

Public Relations Specialist

$69,780/YEAR

Public relations specialists establish a positive reputation for companies and the products and/or services they offer. They develop campaigns to promote customer engagement and develop a positive public image of their companies.3

Additional communication degree jobs for graduates:

  • Broadcast and sound engineering technician
  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Editor
  • Journalist
  • Public relations manager

Get in Touch

We are here to answer any questions you may have. Contact an enrollment counselor at 855-805-5399 or complete the request for information form and we will be in touch.

Program Outcomes: Expertise for the Communication Degree Job You Want

When you complete this program, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the principles of effective new media design
  • Effectively research, question, argue and interpret evidence in support of conclusions
  • Explore new methods of communication through the use of technology
  • Apply and evaluate communication theory in the creation and interpretation of messages
  • Critically analyze communication in a variety of contexts, including intercultural, interpersonal, visual and mass media.

Career Support

Prepare for the role you want with the career support services offered by Eastern Oregon University. As a student and a graduate, you’ll benefit from a variety of services designed to help you stand out among employers and succeed professionally in your field.

Career Services

Eastern Oregon University Career Services offers in-person coaching and online resources to help students broaden their career choices and understand the value of their education in relation to employment. This includes outreach to all students in all academic programs, on and off campus, coupled with outreach to employers, service providers and government agencies.

Fieldwork/Practicum through EOU’s Career Services

EOU offers diverse fieldwork and practicum opportunities each term that allow students the mechanism to earn college credit tied directly to their current employment.

Career Readiness: Resume and Cover Letter Assistance

EOU Career Services has a robust collection of tutorials available to students, including information on resumes, cover letters, interview skills and soft skills.

Sources:

  1. Media and Communication Occupations. April 18, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/home.htm
  2. Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers. April 18, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm
  3. Public Relations Specialists. April 18, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm