If you’re considering a communication degree, you’re probably asking a simple but important question: What can I do with it? According to Dr. Jim Phipps, former Chair of the Department of Communication at Cedarville University, “You can do anything with a communication degree!”
At Cedarville University, communication majors are prepared for a wide range of careers in which they'll shape ideas, tell compelling stories, lead organizations, and influence culture. Communication graduates from Cedarville pursue careers in media, leadership, professional writing, marketing, and organizational communication.
Through hands-on experience, faculty mentorship, and a Christ-centered education, you’ll graduate ready to step confidently into the workforce — or continue your education with clarity and purpose.
Career Outcomes for Communication Degree Programs
From business and nonprofit work to media, ministry, and leadership, employers value individuals who are articulate, confident, and principled. It’s no surprise that communication continues to rank among the top soft skills employers prioritize.
While every communication degree program at Cedarville builds strong foundations in critical thinking, writing, and leadership, each one prepares you for distinct career paths.
Media and Journalism Careers
If you enjoy storytelling, media production, and keeping people informed, the broadcasting, digital media, and journalism degree prepares you to work across digital, broadcast, and journalistic platforms.
Graduates commonly pursue roles such as:
- Broadcast producer or director
- Digital media producer
- Journalist or multimedia reporter
- Video content creator
- Radio or audio media professional
- Media production coordinator
This program also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in media, journalism, or related fields.
The broadcasting, digital media, and journalism (BDMJ) degree offers concentrations in digital film and video, digital radio and audio, integrated digital media, and journalism.
Careers in Leadership and Organizational Communication
If you’re interested in leadership, strategy, and people-centered communication within organizations, a degree in communication can be a great way to prepare for careers such as:
- Corporate communications specialist
- Public relations or media relations manager
- Marketing or brand communications coordinator
- Organizational communication consultant
- Training and development specialist
- Nonprofit or ministry communications director
Many alumni advance into leadership roles or continue into graduate programs in communication, leadership, law, public policy, or ministry.
Professional Writing and Content Careers
If you enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging content and shaping how information is understood, the professional writing and information design (PWID) program prepares you for communication roles that value precision and usability.
Graduates commonly work as:
- Professional or technical writer
- Content strategist
- Information designer
- UX or digital content specialist
- Editor or publications coordinator
- Documentation or knowledge management specialist
These skills are in demand across business, nonprofit, healthcare, government, and digital industries.
How Cedarville Prepares You for Life After Graduation
You won’t just study communication — you’ll practice it. Students gain real-world experience through internships, student media outlets, client-based projects, and leadership opportunities that help you build a strong portfolio and professional confidence.
Here are just a few examples of success beyond the classroom from recent graduates.
Where Cedarville’s Communication Graduates Work
A degree from the Department of Communication at Cedarville University can open doors and take you into careers of all sorts. Cedarville graduates are launching careers in media, writing, leadership, and digital communication, often turning classroom experiences and alumni connections into real-world opportunities.
Other recent employers of Cedarville communication graduates include:
- Abbott Laboratories
- American Cancer Society
- American Enterprise Institute
- Athletes in Action
- Boeing
- Chick-fil-A
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Department of Homeland Security
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Ernst & Young
- FBI
- Focus on the Family
- General Electric
- Honda
- IBM
- KPMG International
- Lockheed Martin
- NASA
- PepsiCo
- Procter & Gamble
- PwC
- Rolls-Royce
- State Farm Insurance
- U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. Secret Service
- Wells Fargo
- The White House
Looking Ahead: Graduate Study and Career Advancement
Cedarville offers an MA in Communication and Organizational Leadership (MACOL), allowing students to grow in influence, leadership capacity, and strategic communication.
Some students choose to continue their education after completing a bachelor’s degree. Cedarville communication graduates are well prepared for advanced study in communication, leadership, law, public policy, ministry, marketing, and related disciplines.
Cedarville’s Career Services team will partner with you throughout your college experience, helping you clarify your goals, gain meaningful experience, and connect with employers and graduate programs that align with your calling.
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Your Next Step
Whether you’re just beginning to explore communication or already imagining where your gifts could take you, Cedarville’s Department of Communication offers a clear pathway from college to career.