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Communications in Michigan

Communications Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 1,294 students earned their Communications degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Communications is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communications Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 78
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 65.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Communications Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 12,210 people employed in jobs related to a communications degree, compared to 481,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Communications Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a communications grad in the state is $58,150, compared to a typical salary of $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,449.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,055. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

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Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,545. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,884. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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#9

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. An average student at Andrews will pay a net price of $23,876. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,658. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate.

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Communications Careers in MI

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Reporters and Correspondents -10% $36,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 104
Public Relations & Advertising 23
Journalism 8

View all majors related to Communications

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