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Communication & Media Studies in Alabama

Communication & Media Studies Schools in Alabama

Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 5,790 people employed in jobs related to a Communications degree, compared to 761,060 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. AL

Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Alabama

In this state, Communications grads earn an average of $67,325. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,335.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. AL

Our data covers 2 colleges in Alabama offering Communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,722 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,578 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in AL

Some of the careers Communications majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Fundraisers 13% $118,069
Media and Communication Workers, All Other 11% $69,171
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Public Relations Managers 7% $139,736
Editors 3% $100,346
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 0% $74,101
Fundraising Managers -1% $90,350
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary -1% $96,169
Public Relations Specialists -3% $103,749
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Communications.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Journalism 11,334
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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