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Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism

10,997 Yearly Graduations
$45,054 Median Salary
73% Women
There are 403 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in communication and journalism. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 31% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 17.0% of communication and journalism graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10,997 students earned their master's degree in communication and 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 and journalism at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 10,997
Graduate Certificate 712
Doctor’s Degree 533

Earnings of Communication & Journalism Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in communication and journalism is $45,054. 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 $40,792 and the high is $52,854.

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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 and journalism. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,966
Women 8,031
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The racial-ethnic distribution of communication and journalism master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 377
Black or African American 1,406
Hispanic or Latino 1,313
White 5,204
International Students 1,870
Other Races/Ethnicities 827
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There are 403 colleges that offer a master’s degree in communication and journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
428 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for communication and journalism students seekinga master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 428 people received their master's degree in communication and journalism from Northwestern. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#2

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
395 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication and journalism. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 395 master's degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at USC. About 78% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
373 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The communication and journalism program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 373 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
299 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication and journalism. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 299 people received their master's degree in communication and journalism from Syracuse. Of these students, 70% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

New York University

New York, New York
297 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 297 master's degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at NYU. About 79% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
297 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 297 people received their master's degree in communication and journalism from Boston U. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
230 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 230 people received their master's degree in communication and journalism from Liberty University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

217 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication and journalism. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The communication and journalism program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 217 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#9

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
187 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The communication and journalism program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 187 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
186 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication and 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. The communication and journalism program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 186 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
176 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgetown University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 176 people received their master's degree in communication and journalism from Georgetown. About 76% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
160 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Denver is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 master's degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at DU. Of these students, 83% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

The New School

New York, New York
151 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The New School comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication and journalism. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their master's degree in communication and journalism from New School University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#14

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
149 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The communication and journalism program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 149 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
143 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 master's degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at GWU. Of these students, 80% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
142 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Virginia University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 master's degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at WVU. Of these students, 73% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
132 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 master's degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at Texas Tech. Of these students, 77% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

131 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication and journalism. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. The communication and journalism program at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network awarded 131 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Santurce, Puerto Rico
130 Yearly Graduations
68% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 master's degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at Sagrado. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#20

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
129 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at The American University. About 79% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Communication & Media Studies 4,407
Public Relations & Advertising 2,542
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 2,343
Journalism 1,181
Other Communication & Journalism 314

Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication and journalism that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education 158,506
Psychology 32,270
Social Sciences 16,693
Library Science 5,485
History 3,509

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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