The table below is a sample of positions occupied by EIU Department of Speech Communication graduates. Please note that not all of these positions are entry level. Many of these individuals have worked for a number of years to achieve the positions
listed below or returned to school to earn a master's degree. Business cards of many of these people are posted in the glass display case across from the department office.
| Chief Operation Officer | Television Station |
| Sales Representative | Insurance, broadcast media, entertainment, manufacturing, services |
| Business Unit Executive | Fortune 50 Corporation |
| Account Manager/Executive | Personnel Services, Public Relations |
| Director Community Education | National Nonprofit Association |
| Vice-president Marketing | Airline |
| Teacher | High School, Community College, College |
| Legislative Liaison | State Agency |
| Sales/Marketing Manager | Wholesales Foods |
| Human Resources Recruiter | Hospital, Technology specialists |
| Flight Attendant | Airline |
| Associate Dean | University |
| Administrative Assistant | Bank |
| Staff Aid | Federal Government Agency |
| Video Coordinator | University |
| Plant Manager | Printing Company |
| Associate Director Administration | University |
| Vice-president | Public Relations Firm |
| TQM Consultant | Fortune 100 Corporation |
| Director Resident Life | University |
| Customer Service Representative | several top 10 and other Fortune 100 Corporations |
| Training Manager | Airlines |
| Film Critic | Major city daily paper |
| Station Manager | Television, Radio |
| On-air Talent | Television, Radio |
| Private Investigator | |
| Small Business Owner | |
| Attorney | |
| Comedian | |
| Writer/Producer | Fortune 50 Corporation |
| Investment Representative |