Bachelor of Arts in
Communication
Online Communication Degree Program
Every successful organization thrives on effective and efficient communication. Whether in business, media, nonprofit sectors, or government, all require skilled communicators who can convey messages clearly and swiftly.
An online communications degree from the University of Arkansas provides the pathway to achieving both your personal and professional goals. You'll master strategies for clear and impactful mass communication across various platforms that are integral to today's fast-paced, technology-driven world.
Earning a degree in communication equips you to engage with various populations, harness emerging media technologies, create mass communication strategies in professional environments, navigate First Amendment issues, and become a discerning consumer of mediated content.
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U.K. Student Uses What He’s Learning in Online Communication Degree
Luke Mitchell, a communication major living in England, says the coursework is helping him both personally and professionally. He saw soon after he enrolled that online courses were tweaked to ensure students studying online got the most from them, including time and attention from professors that featured a strong interactive approach. He was invited to join Lambda Pi Eta, the honor society for communication majors, and plans to proudly wear his cords at commencement.
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In this recorded webinar, you will hear Dr. Margaret Butcher from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences talk about the Bachelor of Arts in communication.
Why Study Communications at the University of Arkansas?
The nationally recognized Department of Communication offers this online degree program to engage you with the dynamics of interpersonal persuasion, the effects of media technologies, the nature of gender stereotypes, the function of roles within the family, the symbolic structure of organizational authority, and the impact of social movements.
Communication majors will explore a curriculum that uniquely blends personal, group, corporate, and social communication and modern message technology and platforms. This program will prepare you for a variety of communication-related occupations, which continue to be in demand through 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Careers with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication
Earning your communication degree can lead to options for many careers, including:
- Marketing communications
- Public Relations
- Corporate communications
- Media careers
- Media and social media consultation
- Corporate training
- Sales and management
- Fundraising and development
| Tuition / credit hour | $269.75 |
| Fee / credit hour | |
|---|---|
| Library | $4.98 |
| Network & Data Systems | $16 |
| Off-campus | $30 |
| Online Facilities | $2 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2025 rates for students studying completely online. Students in online programs who take an on-campus course will pay on-campus fees, mandatory and college fees, for only the on-campus course.
Transfer Your Credits
Learn how credits can transfer into our online programs.
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- Department of Communication
- Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
I chose communication because the communication degree is so versatile, and it really allows you to choose whatever job you want moving forward, depending on your skills and interests."
Brooklyn JacksonMorrilton, AR
I think that it's great that there's a scholarship specifically for online students because, especially now with COVID, it's really given online students a spotlight and shows that online education is of no lesser value than traditional face-to-face teaching."
Trinity BarnesNewark, AR
I would (recommend this degree), especially to anybody who needs to be home, who has family obligations, preexisting professional ones or desired professional goals. I would suggest this to anybody who needs flexibility. That’s like the magic word with the online program, its flexibility and control over your schedule."
Madeline McCullochLittle Rock, AR
Job Market Outlook
The Pathways career data reflect career information associated with degree programs, and that data may include some jobs that require additional credentials and experience BEYOND the academic degree, including but not limited to professional licensure and certification, additional coursework, and specific training.
