Online Bachelor's Degree in Communication
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Bachelor’s in Communication Overview
Make your comeback with a communication degree. Move your career forward in a wide range of fields such as public relations, advertising, marketing, organizational communications, and management.
- Meet the demand — strong written and verbal communication skills are among the top qualities that employers look for in recent college graduates.
- Master communication fundamentals as well as relevant topics for today’s world, including conflict management, persuasion, diversity, and digital media.
Shorten your path to a master’s degree with a graduate program pathway. - Learn from faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom.
- Deepen your expertise with an optional concentration in business foundations, digital communication, or public relations.
Learn the latest tools, practices, and skills that matter in a wide range of fields:
- Study effective writing and speaking, group dynamics, team building, and how to resolve complex issues that arise in the workplace.
- Plan and develop dynamic, interactive multimedia presentations.
- Understand the effects of technology, government and industry regulation, and legal and ethical issues.
- Use new and emerging media and software applications.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Military Transfer Credit
Servicemembers and veterans, get the recognition you deserve and earn your degree faster with our PME2Degree® program. Use our Military Transfer Credit Estimator to see how much of your occupational and military training counts as college credit.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Estimate how much your prior learning credits can reduce your tuition and time to graduation.
What Courses Will I Take?
Courses combine both theory and application, enabling you to gain a critical understanding of social issues, new media, and effective writing and speaking skills.
In your first course, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your degree plan with a faculty member to align your degree path with your career outcomes.
Sample Courses
- Mass Media and Broadcasting
- Public Speaking for the Professional
- Tools for the Digital Age
- Organizational Communication
- Technical Communication
Optional Concentrations
Personalize your communication degree with an optional concentration in business foundations, digital communications, or public relations. Concentration courses are completed within the open electives requirement of the degree plan.
Program Requirements
Optional Concentrations
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
3-Week Trial
Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.
There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.
Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.
Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.
Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Get a Head Start on Your Master’s Degree
Complete your master’s degree sooner with a graduate program pathway. It weaves graduate-level courses into your bachelor’s program, giving you a jump on your master’s degree requirements. You’ll save on time and tuition compared with finishing both programs separately.
Plus, your degrees don’t have to be in the same fields. You can customize your academic journey to support your career goals and interests. To learn more, view the University Catalog or connect with an Advisor.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- How would you handle a situation where there was a breakdown in communication at your workplace?
- Describe a time when you had to influence colleagues to embrace your vision or ideas. What strategies did you use?
- Give an example of a time when you actively listened to someone and what impact it had?
- Describe a time when you had to use written communication to get an important point across. How did you ensure it was understood?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Writing
- Research
- Detail Oriented
- Presentations
- Troubleshooting
- Sales
- Public Relations
- Digital Literacy
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
Download the Program Brochure
Download our brochure to learn more about the Online Bachelor of Science in Communication and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global. Prepare yourself for success with a bachelor’s degree in communication.
Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
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Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.