Professor of Communication

Code: 25-1122.00

Also known as: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Communication Arts Professor, Communication Instructor, Communication Professor, Instructor, Mass Communications Professor, Professor, Speech Instructor, Speech Professor

Description: The Communications profession covers a variety of industries, including broadcasting, journalism and public relations. Communications Professors prepare students for their careers by teaching courses in these fields at colleges and universities. They may also do research work for their university or a related institution. Communications Professors generally have at least a Master's degree. However some may also go on to pursue a doctoral degree.

Professor of Communication

Typical wages


10% $40,690
25% $54,050
Median $71,030
75% $98,750
90% $137,520

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
35,600
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
36,700
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 2,800