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Communication & Journalism Schools in Arkansas

108 students earned Communication & Journalism degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 108

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Arkansas

7,800 people in the state and 1,458,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communication and journalism.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a communication and journalism grad in the state is $55,540, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Arkansas that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,189. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,177 a year. 99% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid.

Communication & Journalism Careers in AR

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

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 25% $37,720
Community Health Workers 24% $36,970
Media and Communication Workers 20% $57,240
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 18% $86,650
Managers 16% $75,190
Technical Writers 16% $54,490
Producers and Directors 15% $51,650
Writers and Authors 14% $43,450
Communications Professors 13% $50,360
Editors 10% $44,820
Advertising and Promotions Managers 8% $106,720
Public Relations Specialists 7% $50,660
Photographers 2% $30,630
Reporters and Correspondents 0% $29,070
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $68,760
Radio and Television Announcers -7% $21,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Education 3,395
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 58
Psychology 47
Social Sciences 47
Library Science 26
History 25
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 12

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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