Doctor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism
Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 685 people earned their doctor's degree in communication & journalism. This makes it the 22nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication & journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 12,991 |
| Graduate Certificate | 804 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 685 |
Earnings of Communication & Journalism Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communication & journalism is $70,955. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $69,938 to a high of $71,973.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communication & journalism. About 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 261 |
| Women | 424 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication & journalism doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 337 |
| International Students | 172 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Communication & Journalism Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in communication & journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communication & journalism students seekinga doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from MIT. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at Massachusetts Institute of Technology make a median salary of 70,955.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Michigan State. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UT Austin. About 74% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 4th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from USC. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from OHIO Athens. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 70,955.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from ASU - Tempe. About 67% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Tempe communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
Northwestern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Northwestern. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
Regent University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Regent. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that Regent graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
The 6th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Penn State University Park. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UO. University of Oregon communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The University of Alabama is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UA. Of these students, 75% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Alabama communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 11th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UF. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at University of Florida make a median salary of 70,955.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UMCP. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 70,955.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UW - Madison. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 70,955.
University of Georgia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UGA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at University of Georgia make a median salary of 70,955.
The 15th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UPenn. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 70,955.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UCSB. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Santa Barbara communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 17th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from CU - Boulder. About 67% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 70,955.
The 17th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from IU Bloomington. About 27% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Bloomington communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. About 67% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
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