Communication StudiesBachelor of Arts

Why study Communication Studies at Gustavus?

Communication Studies explores how social, political, and cultural functions influence communication and media. As a major, you will learn to be effective communicators, listeners, and creators. Strong communication is the top skill employers seek in new hires, which is why more than 97% of Gustavus' Communication Studies majors are employed or in graduate school immediately after graduation.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Communication Studies will be on your class schedule.

  • COM-231Social Media
  • COM-257Intercultural Communication
  • COM-374Campaigns and Social Movements
  • COM-285Documentary Film Criticism
Jillian Elton ’25, Communication Studies Major

“In addition to an inviting learning atmosphere, every professor that I’ve taken a class with intentionally ties coursework to prevalent social issues and events, anywhere from a local to global scale.”

Jillian Elton ’25, Communication Studies Major

What can I do with a degree in Communication Studies?

The Communication Studies major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Public Relations
  • Advertising
  • Journalism
  • Campaigning
  • Law
  • Copywriter
  • Content Creation
$54,765
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
75%  Ultimately attended graduate or professional school
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members

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