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Communication & Media Studies in Pennsylvania

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 134 students earned their Communications degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Communication & Media Studies is the 78th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.7%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 16,950 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $60,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $80,445 after graduation.

#3

La Salle University

Philadelphia
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,840 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 47% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,452. Graduates earn an average $36,024 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,363. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. This private institution charges an average net price of $43,577. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 56% of the teachers are full time. 91% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,634 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#8

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $27,830. In their early career, Chatham grads earn an average salary of $38,686.

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. 55% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Communications Professors 8% $69,640
Public Relations Specialists 8% $56,580
Public Address System Announcers 3% $29,710
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920
Editors -5% $55,750
Reporters and Correspondents -20% $35,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Public Relations & Advertising 108
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 97
Journalism 16
Publishing 7
Other Communication & Journalism 5

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

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