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Teach communications courses at the college level.

College Communications Teachers teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, or journalism. They may also do research.

Wages	$76,731 per year on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	Graduate degree (any type) is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Broadcast Journalism Communication, General Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Health Communication Mass Communication/Media Studies Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Radio and Television Speech Communication and Rhetoric Technical and Scientific Communication
On the Job	Work Activities Develop instructional materials. Maintain student records. Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. Write grant proposals. Develop instructional objectives. Select educational materials or equipment. Guide class discussions. Teach social science courses at the college level. Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. Research topics in area of expertise.
Career Pathways	Teaching and Training
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