Certificate & MS Program Career Outcomes
The Certificate in Technical Communication and the MS in Technical Communication prepare students for diverse careers in technical communication. Graduates are well-positioned to develop documentation that effectively communicates complex and technical information. Recent graduates have pursued careers in areas like:
- technical writing and editing;
- user experience design and research;
- instructional design;
- software development;
- science and medical writing;
- research and grant writing; and
- program management.
Our MS and certificate graduates have found careers at a variety of businesses and institutions around the globe, including:
- 3M
- Amazon
- Best Buy
- Boston Scientific
- Comtech
- Hewlett-Packard
- IBM
- Mayo Clinic
- Medtronic
- Target
- Toro Company
- University of Minnesota
Our programs offer numerous professional and career development opportunities to support students in meeting their professional goals. We are also lucky to work closely with the Department's Technical Communication Advisory Board to further support and engage students in preparing for their next career steps.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Society for Technical Communication provide additional information about technical communication and adjacent careers.