Purdue University Northwest

176 Programs 5 Degree levels
Bachelor

Communication

DegreeBachelor
FieldMedia & Communication
D

Cost & earnings at Purdue University Northwest What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn

You borrow $21,229 median federal debt
You repay $241/mo over 10 years
Graduates earn $48,318 10 yrs after entry
Debt clears in 2.4 yrs of the salary premium
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A Bachelor of Arts in Communication focuses on practical communication skills—visual, oral and written—developed for real-world problem solving. It suits students who want to strengthen leadership, critical thinking, public speaking and professional writing for careers that rely on clear messaging and presentation.

What you'll study

Across the curriculum students gain three core competencies: visual communication, oral communication and written communication. Instruction focuses on improving writing clarity, public speaking and presentation techniques while building critical-thinking and leadership capacities.

Entry requirements

The source material does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the university’s admissions pages for program prerequisites, application deadlines and transcript or test-score requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that require effective messaging, presentation and leadership—such as communications, public relations, corporate training, marketing support, community outreach and other positions where visual, oral and written competencies are central.

Scholarships & funding angle

No program-specific funding information is provided in the source text. Applicants should explore university scholarship pages, departmental awards and external funding opportunities to offset tuition and related costs.

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