Communications Major

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Do you like writing, advertising or public relations? A degree in communication can support careers in everything from advertising to the arts.

Our top-ranked Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication gets you a career central to any job market. You'll gain the teamwork, oral and written communications, and analytical skills employers look for when hiring.

Program type:: Major
Format:: On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:: 4 years
Credit hours:: 120 (major); 21 (minor)

Why earn a communications major?

Application Deadlines

Fall:: Aug. 15
Spring:: Dec. 15
Summer:: May 1

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Online Communication Major

Earning your undergraduate communication degree has never been easier.

Our 100% online communication degree program can be completed at any hour of the day (or night). You never have to come to campus.
You can earn your communication degree on campus or online on a traditional schedule. Or take the option to complete the degree through self-paced, enroll anytime online courses allowing you to pick up and complete online classes on a schedule that works for you.

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Customized Communications Major

UND has the largest and most respected communications program in North Dakota. It's popular because you can customize your major with an area of focus to set you apart. Specialize in:

Strategic Communication
Digital Journalism
Advertising
Public Relations
Social Media Strategy
Digital Analytics

UND also offers a minor in Communication, master's in Communiucation and Ph.D. in Communication. We also have a number of online undergraduate communication certificates:

On-Campus or Online Communications Major

Our on-campus facilities feature the UND Digital Communication (or DigiComm) lab. It's an innovative space, that allows for flexible classroom shapes. There's a podcasting studio, VR headsets and other digital tools.
Gain intercultural experience by studying abroad or earning a specialization in international communication.
Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized Degree Map software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.
We're proud to graduate students who can use various media to communicate persuasively to specific audiences.
Communicate with classmates through digital tools, sharing ideas and presenting information.
All Communication majors must fulfill an internship. We partner with many new agencies, broadcast companies and advertising firms to ensure you get a quality work experience.

What can I do with a communications major?

Job outlook growth for Public Relations Specialists through 2031

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Public Relations Specialists

133K

Median salary for Advertising, Promotions career

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A Communication degree gives you the strategic communication skills you need for just about any career, including:

Advertising
Public relations
Brand management
Print and digital journalism
Broadcasting
Social media
Fundraising
Politics
Video production

Communications Major Jobs

Let UND's Career Services help you find a job. Communication alumni from the University of North Dakota have gone on to a variety of successful careers, including:

Social Media Manager of the National Hockey League
Print and broadcast journalists across the United States
Press secretary for the U.S. Department of the Interior
Founders of public relations and advertising firms

Communications Major Courses

Best Online Communications Degree

UND is regarded as one of the top online institutions in the nation for communication. We rank among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes.

RANKED #6 TOP COMMUNICATIONS DEGREE