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Communication & Media Studies in Massachusetts

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 245 students earned their Communications degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Communication & Media Studies is the 55th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 237
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 26.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 57.6%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Massachusetts

13,890 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 Massachusetts

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $68,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. In their early career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network grads earn an average salary of $65,632. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $30,395.

#3

Clark University

Worcester
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

An average student at Clark will pay a net price of $27,233. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,951 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,666. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Emerson College

Boston
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

In their early career, Emerson grads earn an average salary of $44,415. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,171. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

#6

Regis College

Weston
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,430 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,038. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,407. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $112,623 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,806. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Communications Professors 12% $74,780
Public Relations Specialists 8% $62,290
Writers and Authors 6% $64,380
Editors -5% $71,730
Reporters and Correspondents -19% $44,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 223
Public Relations & Advertising 189
Journalism 105
Publishing 46
Other Communication & Journalism 11

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

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