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Communications in Washington

Communications Schools in Washington

864 students earned Communications degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

A Communications major is the 53rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communications Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.7%
  • Other Races: 13.9%
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Jobs for Communications Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 10,810 people employed in jobs related to a communications degree, compared to 481,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Communications Jobs in Washington

Communications grads earn an average of $60,370 in the state and $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Washington that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $13,404. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676. 68% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

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Walla Walla University

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.63 years. This private school has an average net price of $23,376. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Communications Careers in WA

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 94
Other Communication & Journalism 80
Public Relations & Advertising 7

View all majors related to Communications

View Nationwide Communications Report

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