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Communication & Media Studies in District of Columbia

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 88 students earned their Communications degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 45th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 78
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 30.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 30.7%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in District of Columbia

24,110 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 District of Columbia

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $92,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $40,088. Graduates earn an average $55,945 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $62,584 after graduation.

#3

Howard University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,388. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,792 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in DC

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Reporters and Correspondents 13% $93,790
Communications Professors 13% $76,600
Public Relations Specialists 8% $88,670
Editors 7% $80,210
Writers and Authors 5% $100,210
Radio and Television Announcers -10% $64,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Public Relations & Advertising 266
Journalism 62
Publishing 59

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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