Organizational Communication, General at University of Akron Wayne College in Orrville, OH

Communication & Journalism ASSOCIATE CIP 09.0901

Total Graduates

10

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

70%

7 of 10

Female Graduates

30%

3 of 10

Annual Tuition

$7,008

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Organizational Communication, General.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 09.0901
Program Family Communication & Journalism

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 10 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 70% male, 30% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$140,030

10-Year Job Growth

+5%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

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$112,024+5%
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$52,680+10.8%
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Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$105,023

Peak Salary

$175,038

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Active Listening
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Dynamics Oracle PeopleSoft Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel

Important Software

IBM SPSS Statistics Microsoft Access SAP software Microsoft Visio Adobe Acrobat Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Epic Systems Cisco Webex

Beneficial Software

Intuit QuickBooks Workday software Kronos Workforce Timekeeper Facebook Apache Cassandra Microsoft Visual Basic JavaScript Microsoft Word MySQL Oracle PL/SQL

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Organizational Communication, General..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

E
Enterprising
S
Social
C
Conventional

leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Confident
Persuasive
Empathetic
Patient
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Leadership roles
Sales
Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Active Listening
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Instructing
Helping others
Achievement

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value active listening?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Orrville, OH

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $7,008
Out-of-State Tuition $13,681

Program Information

CIP Code: 09.0901
CIP Family: 09
IPEDS ID: