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Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan

298 Communication & Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication & Journalism is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Michigan

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 231
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a communication and journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication and journalism majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.8%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Michigan

There are 29,480 people in the state and 1,458,540 people in the nation working in communication and journalism jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Michigan

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $61,760 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,058. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,137 after earning their degree at this institution.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Graduates earn an average $42,092 after graduation.

#3

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033.

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,127. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#9

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Andrews.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. In their early career, UM Flint grads earn an average salary of $40,995.

Communication & Journalism Careers in MI

Some of the careers communication and journalism majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Community Health Workers 16% $41,730
Communications Professors 11% $70,980
Producers and Directors 10% $55,830
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 10% $108,970
Media and Communication Workers 10% $39,700
Public Relations Specialists 9% $56,690
Technical Writers 9% $66,510
Writers and Authors 8% $54,580
Managers 7% $95,390
Sports Entertainers and Performers 7% $0
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 6% $75,510
Film and Video Editors 3% $54,660
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $111,610
Public Address System Announcers -3% $0
Editors -4% $52,740
Reporters and Correspondents -10% $36,890
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $28,880
Photographers -12% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication and journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Education 2,978
Psychology 745
Social Sciences 441
Library Science 169
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 89
History 64
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34

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