FAQS

Here are the most commonly asked questions. Have a question that's not on our list? Send it to us at mcommedia@etsu.edu.

• What can I do with a MCOM degree?

  With a degree in Media and Communication, you gain the necessary knowledge for many jobs. Some that directly relate to a Media and Communication degree include: 
  

  • Media Planner 
  • Multimedia Specialist 
  • Public Relations Officer 
  • Social Media Manager 
  • Media Strategist 
  • Reporter 
  • Digital Marketing Manager 
  • Advertising Account Executive 
  • Broadcast Journalist 
  • Film Director 
  • Event Manager 
  • Information Officer 
  • Magazine Journalist 
  • Market Researcher UX Designer Writer 
• What is the starting salary for this degree?

  According to the  Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for media and communication workers (such as announcers, interpreters and translators, and technical writers) was $61,310 in May 2020, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950. Media and communication equipment workers (such as broadcast and sound engineering technicians, film and video editors, and photographers) had a median annual wage of $50,870 in May 2020, higher than the median annual wage for all occupations in the economy.
• What is the job outlook?

  According to the  Bureau of Labor Statistics,  employment in media and communication occupations is projected to grow 14 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations, and will result in about 151,500 new jobs.
• Are there any Media and Communication clubs?

  Yes! As a student in the Media and Communication department, you have the opportunity to be a part of multiple clubs and organizations: The Strategic Media Club, ASI and Buc Films, BucTV, The Edge 89.5 HD4 radio station, The Overlooked in Appalachia magazine or the campus newspaper, the East Tennessean. For more information, visit our  Student Groups  page.
• What is the Adobe partnership?

  Partnering with industry leaders is what the Department of Media and Communication does best. We strive to bring real-world partnerships to the classroom. Students enrolled in classes get exclusive access to the best creative tools in the country, the Adobe Creative Cloud.
• What is the Adobe Certified Professional training?

  The Adobe Certified Professional training certifies you in Adobe Programs based on which programs you choose to focus on. Currently we offer Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and After Effects.
• Can students get internships?

  Yes, Media and Communication students are able to get internships. Learn more about internships here.
• How do I apply?

  Apply  here  today!