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Communication & Media Studies in Pennsylvania

Communication & Media Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 27,210 people employed in jobs related to a Communications degree, compared to 761,060 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Communications grads earn an average of $77,009. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,335.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Villanova University

Villanova

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,711 after earning their degree at this institution. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,429 a year. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,923 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,561 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,776 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers Communications majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Fundraisers 13% $118,069
Media and Communication Workers, All Other 11% $69,171
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Public Relations Managers 7% $139,736
Editors 3% $100,346
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 0% $74,101
Fundraising Managers -1% $90,350
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary -1% $96,169
Public Relations Specialists -3% $103,749
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Communications.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Journalism 11,334
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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