Strategic Communication Careers
Find out what careers you can achieve with a Strategic Communication degree from MBU, and how you can get there!
Strategic Communication Careers
These are just some of the many careers a Strategic Communication BA can prepare you for. Select a career to learn about the job, average salary, employment outlook, required education level, and more.
Communications & Media
Marketing & Public Affairs
Use the resources below to find more career profiles on these and hundreds of other jobs you could achieve with a Strategic Communication BA.
Career Spotlights
Public Relations Specialist
Creates and maintains a positive public image for individuals and businesses.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Workplaces: Public relations firms, healthcare networks, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses across industries
Median Pay: $69,780/year
Job Outlook: +5% (faster than average)
Marketing Director
Estimates potential demand and markets for goods and services of an organization.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Workplaces: Advertising agencies, consulting firms, businesses across industries
Median Pay: $159,660/year
Job Outlook: +6% (faster than average)
Fundraiser
Organizes activities and campaigns to raise money for an organization.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Workplaces: Nonprofit organizations, civic and social service organizations, educational institutions, healthcare networks, political campaigns
Median Pay: $66,490/year
Job Outlook: +4% (average)
MBU Alumni Employers
Strategic Communications majors are commonly employed by advertising agencies, public relations firms, healthcare networks, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses across industries.
Companies that have hired our alumni:
- Cotality
- Elbit Systems of America
- Emerson
- Golf Monthly
- Hitachi Energy
- Houston Community College Foundation
- ITC Federal
- Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA)
- Marina Maher Communications (MMC)
- Moog Space and Defense Group
- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
- PlanRVA
- Portfolio Talent Advisory
- Pulsar Advertising
- Risse Brothers School Uniforms
- Riverside Health
- Sanofi
- The Ampersand Magazine
- Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
- United States Air Force Academy
- UVA Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning
- Virginia Credit Union
What’s your path?
MBU offers dozens of complementary minors, majors, clubs and more to enhance your study of Strategic Communication and put you on the right path to your dream career.
Consider pairing your major with…
A minor in:
A double-major in:
Build one of these Skill Stacks to gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Inclusivity
Join one of these MBU clubs or professional organizations for connection and networking:
- Outrageous Fortune Magazine
- Psychology Club
- Baldwin Program Board
- Student Senate
- Student Standards Board
- National Communication Association
- Association for Women in Communications
- Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
Consider pairing your major with…
A minor in:
A double-major in:
Build one of these Skill Stacks and gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Data Fluency
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
Join one of these MBU clubs for connection and networking:
- Baldwin Program Board
- Student Senate
- Psychology Club
- Outrageous Fortune Magazine
- National Communication Association
- Public Relations Society of America
- Association for Women in Communications
- Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
Explore Internships
No matter your major, an internship is a chance to explore your interests, build real-world skills, and give you a real competitive edge in the job market. The McCree Center for Career Success can help find the right opportunity for you.
Planning for Graduate School
If you plan to continue your education in Strategic Communication or pursue a career requiring a graduate or terminal degree, thinking about graduate school early can save you stress later.
Requirements vary by program, but most include transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statements. Identifying programs early helps you understand their requirements and plan ahead.
In addition to academic requirements, your application may include entrance exams such as the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations). Like the SAT or ACT, these tests assess general knowledge and may include subject-specific exams.
Knowing early whether an exam is required gives you more time to study and prepare.
See what graduate programs Mary Baldwin has to offer!
McCree Center for Career Success
The McCree Center for Career Success helps students connect their education to their future careers. Services include:
- Career exploration and planning
- Resume and cover letter support
- Interview preparation
- Internship and job searches
- Networking and professional development
- Graduate school preparation
Visit us to learn more!
