Communication Studies Major Becomes Top Choice for Companies in Indonesia
A recent report from the QS World University Rankings 2026 reveals an interesting trend regarding labor demand in Indonesia. The data shows that graduates from the social sciences field are now increasingly in demand by various large companies in the country.
Based on the 'Employer Reputation' score, the Communication and Media Studies major at the University of Indonesia (UI) occupies the top position. This major successfully achieved a score of 69.2, making it the field of study most sought after by professional recruiters today.
In addition to Communication Studies, other social science fields also showed quite strong performance in the assessment. The Law major is in second place with a score of 65.7, followed by the Political Science major, which received a score of 64.2. These figures reflect the high level of corporate confidence in the quality of graduates from these fields.
These ranking results provide an overview for prospective students regarding majors that have promising career prospects. With high reputation scores in the eyes of companies, graduates from social science fields are expected to compete more easily in an increasingly competitive job market.
Overall, the data from the QS 2026 report shows that communication skills and social understanding are becoming important assets for the future workforce. This trend is expected to help students in determining educational choices that align with industry needs in Indonesia.