Students graduating from Catholic University with a degree in Media and Communication Studies possess skills that are in demand in many career areas. The research, writing, and critical thinking skills students learn through critiquing and creating cultural texts are strengths that can be applied in any field.

  • The faculty and staff in the Media and Communication Studies Department will guide you toward internships, career-oriented research opportunities, and graduate school possibilities.
  • The Center for Academic and Career Success will help you create a customized action plan, consider career options, work with you to develop your résumé and cover letter, and assist you with the job-search process.
  • Our active alumni network will help you make the connections you will need to get your career off to a great start.
A recent survey of 2017 graduates found that 94 percent were either employed, in graduate school or volunteering, earning an average salary of $51,531 within six months of graduation. More than 80 percent completed at least one internship during their undergraduate experience, and more than half completed two or more internships. Learn more about student outcomes.
  • Elizabeth Glover

    Elizabeth Glover: Lead Specialist & Digital Ops, Conde Nast

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  • Molly Mulrain

    Molly Mulrain: Entertainment PR Professional

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  • TJ Cooney

    TJ Cooney: Video Audience Development and Digital Strategy

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  • Briah Baker

    Briah Baker: Graduate Studies

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  • Spencer Parker

    Spencer Parker: Vice President, Group Creative Director - ViacomCBS

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  • Emily Messina

    Emily Messina: Sports Broadcasting

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  • Ryan Fecteau

    Ryan Fecteau: Speaker of the House

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  • Kelly Vorrasi

    Kelly Vorrasi: Director of Production, MGM

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  • Brittany Breslin

    Brittany Breslin: Impact Communications

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  • Esty Schmitz

    Esty Schmitz: Data Analyst

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  • Virginia Reynolds

    Virginia Reynolds: Digital Operations Coordinator

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  • Meg Mcelroy

    Meg McElroy: Accountant, HBO Max

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  • James Wronski

    James Wronski: Instructional Media Producer

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  • Quinn Prunty

    Quinn Prunty: Assistant Director (Freelance)

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  • Colin Eustace

    Colin Eustace: Videographer, Editor, and Producer at One America News

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  • Angeline McCrory

    Angeline McCrory: IT & Marketing Project Manager

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  • jean lee

    Jean Lee, Senior Associate, Corporate Issues

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  • Jamilah Johnson

    Jamilah Johnson: Project Management Consultant for the General Services Administration (GSA)

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  • Lieren Allen

    Lieren Stuivenvolt Allen: Production Coordinator for Sony

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  • Emily Messina

    Ryn Cole: Art School

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    Academic and Career Success

    Our trained advisors are ready to help you get on track toward your career goals from the first day you set foot on campus. 

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