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Communication & Journalism at Fitchburg State University

Communication & Journalism at Fitchburg State University

What traits are you looking for in a communication & journalism school? To help you decide if Fitchburg State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's communication & journalism program.

Fitchburg State is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 6,728.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Journalism section at the bottom of this page.

Fitchburg State Communication & Journalism Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communication & Journalism
  • Master’s Degree in Communication & Journalism

Online Classes Are Available at Fitchburg State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? Fitchburg State offers distance education options for communication & journalism at the following degree levels:

Fitchburg State Communication & Journalism Rankings

Communication & Journalism Student Demographics at Fitchburg State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Fitchburg State University.

Fitchburg State Communication & Journalism Master’s Program

60% Women
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of communication & journalism master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 36% men graduate in communication & journalism each year. Fitchburg State does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 4% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a communication & journalism master's degree from Fitchburg State, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Concentrations Within Communication & Journalism

If you plan to be a communication & journalism major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Fitchburg State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Communication & Media Studies 6

Careers That Communication & Journalism Grads May Go Into

A degree in communication & journalism can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Fitchburg State University.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
Managers 8,660 $131,450
Public Relations Specialists 7,040 $68,610
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 5,090 $131,460
Community Health Workers 3,660 $44,500
Producers and Directors 3,250 $70,480

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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