Program Overview

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Communication at Cerritos College

Associate of Arts

The Communication Area of Emphasis is designed to give the student both foundational and proficient knowledge and skill to communicate effectively in today's world. Students will apply principles of language for clear, concise expression and logical thought. The emphasis begins with courses in oral communication, reading, and written communication. The next level of courses uses these communication methods to express complex concepts and critical opinions in the education as well as the vocational setting. This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate degree majors in communication, communication studies, public speaking, philosophy, and education. Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in politics, public policy, education, law, and business.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $45,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $109,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105,000
  • Salary Range: $50,000 - $165,000
• Archivists
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +8.2%
  • Average Salary: $70,000
  • Salary Range: $45,000 - $88,000
• Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +3.9%
  • Average Salary: $130,000
  • Salary Range: $85,000 - $163,000
• Curators
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +11.1%
  • Average Salary: $83,000
  • Salary Range: $60,000 - $99,000
• English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +1.2%
  • Average Salary: $126,000
  • Salary Range: $82,000 - $150,000
• Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +7.4%
  • Average Salary: $141,000
  • Salary Range: $77,000 - $239,000+