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Communication & Media Studies in Arizona

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona

334 students earned Communications degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Communication & Media Studies is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 315
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Arizona

6,200 people in the state and 481,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communications.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Arizona

Communications grads earn an average of $55,410 in the state and $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Arizona that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $46,621 after graduation.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. An average student at Grand Canyon University will pay a net price of $20,585.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. 74% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $41,369 after graduation.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in AZ

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 16% $56,060
Public Address System Announcers 13% $26,330
Writers and Authors 9% $53,950
Editors 3% $52,050
Radio and Television Announcers -3% $29,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 210
Journalism 56
Public Relations & Advertising 43

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

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