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Communication & Media Studies in Virginia

Communication & Media Studies Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 21,260 people employed in jobs related to a Communications degree, compared to 761,060 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Communications grads earn an average of $84,669. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,335.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer Communications degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,648 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#8

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,499 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 41%, getting in takes some planning. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in VA

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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