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Communication & Journalism Schools in Alabama

218 Communication & Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication & Journalism is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Alabama

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 203
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a communication and journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication and journalism majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 9,440 people employed in jobs related to a communication and journalism degree, compared to 1,458,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Alabama

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $57,040 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Alabama that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,917.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,992. 94% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,530. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,704 a year. A typical student attending AAMU will pay a net price of $15,529. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,018. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,208. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $16,826. 95% of students get financical aid.

Communication & Journalism Careers in AL

Some of the careers communication and journalism majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $68,680
Film and Video Editors 17% $45,650
Community Health Workers 17% $39,850
Public Address System Announcers 14% $0
Communications Professors 10% $60,000
Sports Entertainers and Performers 9% $0
Public Relations Specialists 8% $49,460
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 7% $79,440
Managers 6% $101,560
Producers and Directors 3% $53,320
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Media and Communication Workers 0% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 0% $113,610
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $78,480
Editors -4% $0
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $24,980
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $31,160
Photographers -21% $35,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication and journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Education 3,231
Psychology 355
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 293
Social Sciences 263
Library Science 80
History 64
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 14

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View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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