Graduate Certificates in Communication & Media Studies
Education Levels of Communications Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 300 people earned their graduate certificate in communications. This earns it the #73 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in communications is $42,081. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $42,081 to a high of $42,081.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for communications majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in communications. About 71.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 86 |
| Women | 214 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communications graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 179 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Communications Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 61 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in communications. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communications students seekinga graduate certificate is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in communications from Purdue. About 75% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,081.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 48 people received their graduate certificate in communications from UF. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in communications at University of Florida make a median salary of 42,081.
University of Denver is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communications. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in communications from DU. Of these students, 59% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Denver communications graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,081.
Texas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communications. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in communications from Texas State. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas State University communications graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,081.
Liberty University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communications. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in communications from Liberty University. About 55% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in communications at Liberty University make a median salary of 42,081.
Michigan State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communications. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in communications from Michigan State. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University communications graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,081.
The 8th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech University. 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, 8 people received their graduate certificate in communications from Texas Tech. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,081.
University of Central Florida is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communications. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in communications from UCF. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in communications at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 42,081.
University of Oregon comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communications. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in communications from UO. Those who complete their graduate certificate in communications at University of Oregon make a median salary of 42,081.
The 11th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in communications from Columbia. Those who complete their graduate certificate in communications at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 42,081.
The 11th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in communications from ECU. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. East Carolina University communications graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,081.
University of Southern California is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in communications. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in communications from USC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,081.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communications. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in communications from EIU. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that EIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,081.
University of Kentucky comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in communications. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in communications from UK. Those who complete their graduate certificate in communications at University of Kentucky make a median salary of 42,081.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communications that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 331 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 115 |
| Journalism | 38 |
| Publishing | 10 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 10 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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