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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 111 students earned their Communications degrees in AL.

A Communication & Media Studies major is the 34th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Alabama

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Alabama

There are 3,640 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Alabama

Communications grads earn an average of $53,890 in the state and $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Alabama that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,917. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,485 after earning their degree at this institution. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,478 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

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

In their early career, UAB grads earn an average salary of $39,271. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $16,530.

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. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students get financical aid.

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

74% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,208. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,826. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in AL

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Public Address System Announcers 14% $0
Communications Professors 10% $60,000
Public Relations Specialists 8% $49,460
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Editors -4% $0
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $24,980
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $31,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Public Relations & Advertising 87
Journalism 20

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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