Careers

Graduates of the Communication Management master鈥檚 program gain communication and management skills that allow them to excel in real-world business and organizational situations鈥攆rom crisis management and internal dispute resolution to making responsible and ethical decisions to leading diverse teams to success. Students of the master鈥檚 program are equipped for careers in a number of fields, including聽

  • corporate and nonprofit organizations,聽
  • public and government relations, and聽
  • public and political advocacy.

Career Services

Klein鈥檚 Career Services provides support and guidance for students exploring career opportunities. Some of the services provided by the Career Center include

  • assessments of your professional direction,
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  • support for job search strategies.

Klein鈥檚 Career Center also hosts various events where you can prepare for your career in a wide variety of ways, including

  • attending workshops that will teach you how to optimize your resume;
  • applying for internships and jobs with media and communication employers;
  • learning how to deliver an 鈥渆levator speech鈥� and practice at networking events; and
  • meeting industry professionals and learning about different career paths.

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As a 51吃瓜网 student, you also can visit the university鈥檚 Career Center for support during your job search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your resume聽and LinkedIn presence.

Learn more about 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Career Center.

Alumni Connections

The Communication Management MS creates lasting connections among alumni, colleagues, faculty, parents and students. Upon graduation, you鈥檒l automatically become a part of the and can remain a vital part of the 51吃瓜网 community for life.

There are more than 20,000 graduates of Klein College residing across the country and around the world. As leaders in their fields, our trailblazing alumni have achieved high levels of success.

Klein College alumni are

  • advertising and public relations executives;

  • CEOs and entrepreneurs;

  • executives at CBS, Fox News and Warner Bros.;

  • general managers聽and other key players at cable, radio and TV stations;

  • national on-air talent;

  • professors, researchers and scholars; and

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Communication Management MS may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys

$44,890.00 (2023)

Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film

$61,800.00 (2023)

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

$79,910.00 (2023)

English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

$78,130.00 (2023)

News Analysts, Reporters, & Journalists

$57,500.00 (2023)

Photographers

$40,760.00 (2023)

Poets, Lyricists & Creative Writers

$73,690.00 (2023)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of September 09, 2024.

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