College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
CompareCommunication teaches you to speak, write, and think critically about others’ messages as well as your own. As a Communication student, you will study communication across many domains. You will develop effective communication skills and learn how to teach others to improve their skills. You’ll learn how to be a critical thinker and problem solver for every situation you face. You’ll achieve knowledge of public advocacy and debate. You'll also learn about the political and social importance of communication in public and private life. If going into a field that includes a lot of collaboration sounds exciting, this major may be right for you.
90% employed or continuing education
77% employed after graduation
13% attending graduate school
$44,534 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: Yelp, Insight Global, Enterprise Rent-a-car View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Northwestern University View All
3.9 years to degree
93% first-year retention rate
91% four-year graduation rate
97% six-year graduation rate