Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies
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Education Levels of Communications Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,407 students earned their master's degree in communications. This makes it the 44th most popular master'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 | 4,407 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 425 |
| Graduate Certificate | 227 |
Earnings of Communications Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in communications is $47,008. 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 $40,548 and the high is $51,380.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in communications. About 73.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,152 |
| Women | 3,255 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communications master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 135 |
| Black or African American | 524 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 535 |
| White | 2,241 |
| International Students | 594 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 378 |
Most Popular Communications Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 288 colleges that offer a master’s degree in communications. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communications students seekinga master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The communications program at University of Southern California awarded 211 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 2020-2021 academic year, 186 people received their master's degree in communications from Purdue. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communications. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The communications program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 163 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 155 people received their master's degree in communications from DU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 master's degrees were handed out to communications majors at Johns Hopkins. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communications. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to communications majors at UF. Of these students, 78% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communications. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The communications program at Grand Canyon University awarded 115 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communications. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 people received their master's degree in communications from FIU. About 79% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communications. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 master's degrees were handed out to communications majors at Liberty University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The communications program at Northwestern University awarded 92 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their master's degree in communications from Columbia. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
American University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communications. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 master's degrees were handed out to communications majors at The American University. Of these students, 87% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communications. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 master's degrees were handed out to communications majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 74% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 master's degrees were handed out to communications majors at Texas Tech. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Boston University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communications. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 master's degrees were handed out to communications majors at Boston U. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Queens University of Charlotte comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communications. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,552 per year. The communications program at Queens University of Charlotte awarded 48 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communications. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in communications from Illinois State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
West Virginia University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communications. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their master's degree in communications from WVU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Drake University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communications. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,738 per year. The communications program at Drake University awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Washington State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communications. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to communications majors at Wazzu. Of these students, 73% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communications that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2,542 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2,343 |
| Journalism | 1,181 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 314 |
| Publishing | 210 |
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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