Doctor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies
Education Levels of Communications Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 573 people earned their doctor's degree in communications. This makes it the 56th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communications at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,685 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 573 |
| Graduate Certificate | 300 |
Earnings of Communications Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communications is $70,955. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $68,920 and the high is $72,990.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for communications majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communications. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 216 |
| Women | 357 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communications doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 284 |
| International Students | 141 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Communications Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in communications. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communications students seekinga doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Michigan State. About 64% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in communications from USC. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Regent University. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Regent. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Regent University communications graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Penn State University Park. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communications at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 70,955.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in communications from ASU - Tempe. About 73% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Tempe communications graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UO. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communications at University of Oregon make a median salary of 70,955.
The 7th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UA. Of these students, 75% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communications at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 70,955.
University of Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communications. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UF. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
The 9th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UW - Madison. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communications at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 70,955.
University of Georgia comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UGA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communications from OHIO Athens. Ohio University - Athens Campus communications graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UPenn. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pennsylvania communications graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communications from CU - Boulder. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communications at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 70,955.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communications from IU Bloomington. About 27% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UNC Chapel Hill. About 67% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill communications graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Texas Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UIUC. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UMCP. About 67% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
The 17th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Massachusetts Amherst communications graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 17th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Temple University. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Temple. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communications at Temple University make a median salary of 70,955.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communications that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 57 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 36 |
| Journalism | 14 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 5 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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