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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Florida

381 students earned Communications degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 298
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.3%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Florida

There are 22,880 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Florida

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $56,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 7 colleges in Florida that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $5,135.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,346. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. A typical student attending FAU will pay a net price of $10,735. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,383 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $46,098.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in FL

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Writers and Authors 17% $47,190
Public Relations Specialists 16% $54,700
Communications Professors 16% $74,590
Editors -3% $53,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Public Relations & Advertising 152
Journalism 75
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 64

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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