A Communications Degree Built for Tomorrow
Communications Degree Online | B.S. in Communications
Your Future in Communications
Business and technology are ever-accelerating, and you need a degree that keeps pace. Communication is a resilient, always-essential skill that goes beyond messaging to shape entire organizations.
With the WGU School of Business’s bachelor’s in communications, you lay the foundation to a career where you will influence business-wide decisions and build a loyal customer base. This online communications degree prepares you to succeed in a variety of industries.
Where your communications career might take you:
- Copywriter
- Communications Specialist
- Public Relations (PR) Specialist
- Communications Manager
- Director of Communications
- VP of Communications
- Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
Develop the Knowledge Employers Actually Want
This online communications program is continually refreshed to reflect employer demand, so the education you receive is the one you need to start your communications career on the right foot.
You will complete the same tasks you would take on in real-world communications roles, preparing you to succeed in the modern workforce. As part of this affordable online communications degree, you’ll gain practical, career-relevant experience.
Throughout this program, you demonstrate your ability to:
- Apply data insights to plan strategic communications.
- Influence target audiences through multimedia communications.
- Develop effective internal and external communication plans.
- Respond strategically when crises occur.
- Integrate AI and emerging technology into your workflow.
Your Career in Communications Starts Here
The business landscape is ever-changing and your schedule is nonstop. You need a communications degree that keeps up.
With the WGU School of Business, you’ll find industry relevance, trusted subject matter experts, and an online communications program with a learning model that fits your life. Start building your communications career today. We’ll guide you through every step of the process as you apply for this online communications degree.
WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality is institutionally recognized.
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2024 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
94% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations*
95% of employers rated the "soft skills" of WGU grads as equal to or better than graduates from other institutions*
Undergraduate
School of Business undergraduate program tuition
$3,830 — $3,830
Graduate
School of Business graduate program tuition
$4,805 — 4,805
Tuition rates effective January 1, 2026. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.
Undergraduate
School of Business undergraduate program tuition
$3,830 — $3,830
Graduate
School of Business graduate program tuition
$4,805 — 4,805
Tuition rates effective January 1, 2026. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.
