Careers in technical communication


"I applied my undergraduate degree to a career in Marketing and Communication at Blue Bird Corporation. After one year with the company, I received a promotion to Senior Marketing and Communication Specialist. I continue to use what I learned during my undergraduate career on a daily basis. "

~Jen Paschke, BS TCO 2005


An undergraduate degree in Technical Communication from our program enables you to explore a wide range of career opportunities in diversified industries.

Students learn a variety of communication skills that are directly applicable to emerging business needs of companies. The following list of general career fields offer examples of how students have applied their degrees in the past.

  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Internationalization
  • Multimedia
  • Teaching Technical Communication
  • Technical Communication Management
  • Technical Editing
  • Technical Writing
  • Proposal Writing
  • Usability
  • Marketing