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Communication & Media Studies in District of Columbia

Communication & Media Studies Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in District of Columbia

There are 37,840 people in the state and 761,060 people in the nation working in Communications jobs.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, Communications grads earn an average of $141,516. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,335.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

American University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,329 in their first year after graduation. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in DC

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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