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Communication & Journalism in Colorado

Communication & Journalism Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 2,226 students earned their Communication & Journalism degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Communication & Journalism is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,670
Master’s Degree 205
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 176
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 176
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 72
Associate Degree 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a communication & journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication & journalism majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Colorado

26,600 people in the state and 1,458,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communication & journalism.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Colorado

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $59,120 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer communication & journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

741 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

68% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,971.

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343 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This public school has an average net price of $18,512.

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310 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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173 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $13,782.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at MSU Denver.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,826.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

An average student at CCU will pay a net price of $22,405. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid.

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Communication & Journalism Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Producers and Directors 24% $58,830
Advertising and Promotions Managers 20% $121,850
Media and Communication Workers 18% $53,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,414
Social Sciences 3,516
English Language & Literature 856
History 546
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 503
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 421
Theology & Religious Vocations 349
Philosophy & Religious Studies 258

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View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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