Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism
Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,991 people earned their master's degree in communication & journalism. This makes it the 15th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in communication & journalism is $54,196. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,387 and the high is $59,982.
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 master's degree in communication & journalism. About 73.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,440 |
| Women | 9,551 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication & journalism master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 491 |
| Black or African American | 1,499 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,574 |
| White | 6,062 |
| International Students | 2,432 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 933 |
Most Popular Communication & Journalism Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 403 colleges that offer a master’s degree in communication & journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 428 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Northwestern. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. 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, 395 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from USC. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at University of Southern California make a median salary of 54,196.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 53,900 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 $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from ASU - Skysong. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
Syracuse University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Syracuse. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
Boston University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Boston U. About 80% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Boston University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
New York University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from NYU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. New York University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
Liberty University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Liberty University. About 74% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
The 8th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Columbia. About 73% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from SNHU. Of these students, 75% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 54,196.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Purdue. Of these students, 75% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Purdue University - Main Campus communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
Georgetown University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Georgetown. About 77% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgetown University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
University of Denver is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from DU. Of these students, 85% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Denver communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
The New School is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from New School University. Of these students, 78% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
Johns Hopkins University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Johns Hopkins. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 54,196.
George Washington University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from GWU. Of these students, 75% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
West Virginia University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from WVU. Of these students, 75% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
The 17th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Texas Tech. Of these students, 63% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Tech University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 74% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Sagrado. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon make a median salary of 54,196.
American University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from The American University. Of these students, 77% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
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