Communication Studies
Living and working alongside others goes much smoother when you can communicate well. Highline’s communication courses help you build key skills like leading teams, understanding different perspectives, and solving problems together. Employers actively look for these practical skills, and developing them will help you succeed in both your career and everyday life.
While Highline doesn't offer a degree in Communication Studies, the Associate in Arts DTA degree can help you transfer to a 4-year program.
Degree Option
Communication Studies Associate in Arts Direct Transfer AA-DTA
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,914 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Arts DTA - Communication Studies
- Catalog: Associate in Arts DTA
Career
The ability to create effective messages, to embrace and navigate difference, and to ethically lead and influence others is valued in every profession. Completing a degree in communication studies prepares graduates for immediate employment and advancement in private, government, and non-profit sectors. Potential career areas include broadcasting, sports announcing, sales, training, social services, fundraising, public service, and promotions. A communication studies degree also provides a strong foundation for advanced study in law, politics, education, health care, social work, international relations, organizational leadership and more.
Potential Careers and Salaries
- Public Relations Managers: $168,374
- Fundraising Managers: $142,655
- Public Relations Specialists: $91,738
- Postsecondary Teachers: $85,281
- Editors: $82,765
- Fundraisers:$77,935
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists: $62,604
- Writers and Authors: $57,410
After Highline College
The AA-DTA degree is best used to transfer to a 4-year college or university.
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University of Washington – Seattle
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Washington State University – Pullman
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University of Washington – Tacoma
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Central Washington University
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