One of the most commonly asked questions of new college graduate is, "Will my job be here next year?" According to the U.S. Department of Education, 88% of communication graduates holding full-time jobs reported their positions to be permanent. In fact, 2010 data indicates that for these new graduates in Communication Studies, the average starting salary offer is $36,386 (for both Public Relations and Strategic Communication Majors) and $32,193 for Communication Studies generalists (National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2010). As these data indicate, it a great time to be in the Communication Studies business as you have both job security and a decent salary right out of college!!
