Communications

Postsecondary Teacher Public Relations Specialist Telecom Engineer

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Jobs available locally

10,447

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$50,894 – $213,199

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

Jobs available locally

2,308

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$32,663 – $105,509

Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.

Jobs available locally

780

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$69,961 – $164,107

Program Level:

Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Fine & Performing Arts/Speech Communication

Institute:

Creative & Communication Arts

College:

PAC

What is the communications program?

The communication program offers classes that empower students for the emerging workforce in media, digital communication, and industries in mass communication. While enrolled, students will develop the skills to thrive in this increasingly global and digital environment. Courses include:

COMM 1307 – Intro to Mass Communication
COMM 2311 – Media Writing
COMM 2327 – Intro to Advertising
COMM 2330 – Intro to Public Relations

Communication courses offer students hands-on learning experiences through the creation of their own media content – digital productions (PAC-TV), social media management, and digital articles for PAC PULSE, our online publication. All communication majors will build a portfolio of work to present to their transfer institutions and to obtain internships and work in the mass media industry.

Communications Program Highlights

The Communication program produces alumni who now work in all sectors of the communication industry including PR Firms, Advertising agencies, television, radio, newspapers, and more!
The Communication program produces an excellent transfer rate to 4-year institutions including, the University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, Texas A&M University San Antonio, and Our Lady of the Lake University.
Students in the Communication program will produce digital content for PAC-TV, collaborate for engaging stories on our social media pages, and write for PAC Pulse.