English Major
Depending on your interests and talents, you can pursue a career in technical writing, advertising, newspaper and broadcast journalism, public relations, publishing, or teaching. If you plan to go on to graduate school, an English degree is valuable in the fields of law, library science, international relations, business, and mass communication.
Communication Major
Communication Majors can choose among varied professions, each of which requires strong oral and written communication skills. Typical career opportunities include business communication, broadcast and print journalism, creative writing, law, public relations and advertising, scientific and technical writing and theatrical arts.
Salary Ranges for English & Communication Majors
Starting salaries for English majors can fluctuate dramatically depending upon the chosen career. The following numbers, reported in The Princeton Review, represent possible beginning salaries and salaries after a five year period:
Position
|
Median Salary |
| Meeting and Convention Planner |
$43,530 |
| Reporter and Correspondent |
$34,690 |
| Librarian |
$52,850 |
| Sales Representative |
$49,610 (including commision) |
| Teacher |
$38,000 - 50,000 (it varies greatly) |
| Public Relations Specialist |
$47,350 |
| Reported: May 2007 |