Communication and Media
The study of communication and media provides students with a critical understanding of communication and media processes and industries, and their impact on society. The department combines a strong, professionally-oriented program and commitment to experience-based learning with an emphasis on critical thinking, observation, analysis and writing.
What Can I Do With This Major? 
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to professional associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Learn From Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Communication and Media. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
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Example Job Titles & Employers: 0-5 years post graduation
- Production and Event Assistant - 186 Advertising
- Marketing Consultant - Arch Insurance
- ADRP Trainee - Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Associate Media Planner - CMI Media Group & Compas
- Account Coordinator - DiD Agency Group, LLC
- Marketing and Communications Coordinator - Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program
- Investment Associate - EssenceMediacom
- Assistant Digital Media Planner - Horizon Media, Inc.
- Project Coordinator - HZDG Integrated Creative Agency
- Local Broadcast Media Associate - Icon International
- Associate Account Executive - imre
- Digital Product Content Analyst - McCormick & Company
- Assistant Editor - MJH Life Sciences
- Assistant Digital Producer - MullenLowe
- Web Content Creator - OUTFRONT Medica
- Media Coordinator - PGR Media
- Manager, External & Community Relations - The Diabetes Foundation
- Writer - 7 News WHDH-TV
- Communications Assistant - Baltimore Children and Youth Fund
- News Reporter - Hearst Television
- Contesting Fulfillment Associate - iHeartMedia
- Multimedia Producer - International Organization for Migration
- Social Media Graphic Designer - New York Mets
- Finishing Editor - Paramount
- Acquisitions Editor - Kendall Hunt Publishing, Co.
- Research Assistant - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Example Advanced Degrees Pursued: 0-5 years post graduation
- JD (Juris Doctor) - New York Law School
- MBA - Saint Joseph's University
- MA in Emerging Media - Loyola University Maryland
- MAin Teaching - Loyola University Maryland
- MA in Broadcast Journalism - University of Maryland
- MA in Creative Writing - University of St Andrews
- MA in Public Relations - Syracuse University
- MA in Marketing - Johns Hopkins University
Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.
- Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
- GreyComm Studioes
- They Greyhound
- WLOY Radio
- TV New Loyola
- Alpha Delta Sigma
- Lambda Pi Eta
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.