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Communication & Media Studies at Walden University

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Communication & Media Studies at Walden University

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

Walden University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a total student population of 49,695. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students received their master's degree in communications.

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

Walden University Communication & Media Studies Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Communications

Online Classes Are Available at Walden University

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.

Walden University does offer online education options in communications for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Communications Student Demographics at Walden University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Walden University.

Walden University Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program

67% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from Walden University. About 33% were men and 67% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 28% men graduate in communications each year. Walden University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 6% more men than average.

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In the communications master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of degree recipients. That is 36% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in communications.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 6
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

Careers That Communications Grads May Go Into

A degree in communications can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Walden University.

Occupation Jobs in MN Average Salary in MN
Public Relations Specialists 5,360 $61,540
Editors 2,700 $58,820
Writers and Authors 1,090 $67,300
Reporters and Correspondents 1,020 $51,770

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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