Communications

Career Outlook

The demand for talented communication professionals is on the rise in today's data-driven world. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment in media and communications to grow 6% by 2031. The average annual salary for occupations in this industry was $62,340 in May 2021.

After earning a bachelor's degree in communications, you'll be ready to pursue a variety of career opportunities in broadcasting, public relations, journalism, and other related fields. FLCC graduates have started careers as:

• Events Promotion Specialist
• Location Manager
• Manager of Broadcasting
• News Producer
• Producer
• Reporter

Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more. 

Where Our Graduates Work

Our Communications graduates work in a variety of media careers, including many regional employers such as:

• Auburn Citizen
• Clear Channel
• New York Film Office
• Spectrum Cable News
• WROC and WHEC

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

• Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Many students in our Communications program go on to complete a four-year degree at colleges such as:

• Hunter College
• Ithaca College
• St. John Fisher University
• Stony Brook University
• Syracuse University
• SUNY Brockport
• SUNY Geneseo
• SUNY Oswego

TV Studio Experience

Gain hands-on experience with digital video production in our 900-square-foot on-campus television studio. You'll plan and write scripts, shoot video footage, edit digital media files, and distribute content across various platforms. Course assignments reflect the projects you'll receive in the workplace, introducing you to the full media production cycle — including research, interviewing, recording, and editing.

Regional Internship Opportunities

Complete an internship in advertising, journalism, public relations, scriptwriting, or video production while earning your degree. Some of our internship partners include CMAC (live events center), FLTV (cable television), Dixon Schwabl (advertising agency), and a variety of other regional media outlets.

Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• BUS 229 - Advertising
• COM 101 - FYS in Communications and New Media
• COM 110 - Public Speaking
• COM 123 - Video Production I
• COM 202 - Intro to Mass Communication
• COM 210 - Communications Practicum
• COM 220 - Digital Video Editing
• COM 223 - Media Writing