Very strong employment opportunities are projected for computer information specialists, advertising representatives, public relations specialists, high school agricultural science and business teachers, and international communication specialists.  Communication and education specialists who are highly skilled in providing products via the world wide web are expected to be in the strongest position to compete for jobs. 

 Stable or declining employment opportunities are forecast for writers, editors, and newscasters.  Little change is expected in the aggregate market for college and university faculty members, post-secondary technical school teachers, and extension services personnel.  Each of these educational groups will likely continue to attract more highly educated and specialized applicants during the next five years. 

 Some 40 percent of the projected 6,397 average annual opening for communication and education specialists will be associated with providing computer information services.  Colleges of agriculture, natural resources, and veterinary medicine are expected to produce 60 percent of the 6,223 average annual qualified graduates.  The other qualified graduates, especially communication specialists, will come from allied academic fields such as computer technology, journalism, and communication. 

 Graduates with a portfolio of strong communication skills and technical knowledge in a food, agricultural, forestry, or veterinary medicine discipline should enjoy competitive advantages in the market for communication and education specialists.

In summary, the supply of graduates and demand for employment are a near match with only a slightly higher demand than supply of graduates.