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Doctor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism

605 Yearly Graduations
$63,661 Median Salary
$115,215 Median Debt
There are 90 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in communication & journalism. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 16% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 30.2% of communication & journalism graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 605 people earned their doctor's degree in communication & journalism. This makes it the 22nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication & journalism at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12,283
Graduate Certificate 877
Doctor’s Degree 605

Earnings of Communication & Journalism Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communication & journalism is $63,661. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $52,425 and the high is $68,513.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communication & journalism is $115,215. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $115,215 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $115,215.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communication & journalism. About 66.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 206
Women 399
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The racial-ethnic distribution of communication & journalism doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 25
Black or African American 30
Hispanic or Latino 23
White 293
International Students 183
Other Races/Ethnicities 51
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There are 90 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in communication & journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
20 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for communication & journalism students seekinga doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from MIT. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
19 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Michigan State. About 71% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

19 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UT Austin. About 75% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
18 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from USC. Of these students, 92% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from OHIO Athens.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
14 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Regent University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Regent. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#6

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
14 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Northwestern. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from ASU - Tempe. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Penn State University Park. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
13 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UO.

#11

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
12 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UF. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#11

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
12 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Alabama is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UA. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
11 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UMCP. Of these students, 85% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
11 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UW - Madison. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#15

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
10 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UGA. Of these students, 55% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UPenn.

#17

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
9 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 58% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
9 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Texas Tech.

Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
499
61
22
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication & journalism that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
3,781
2,700
1,208
1,041
757

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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