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Communication & Journalism Schools in Nebraska

102 students earned Communication & Journalism degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 7,770 people employed in jobs related to a communication and journalism degree, compared to 1,458,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, communication and journalism grads earn an average of $47,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 3 colleges in Nebraska that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 12% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,984 after earning their degree at this institution. 88% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

Communication & Journalism Careers in NE

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

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 20% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 20% $0
Community Health Workers 19% $35,010
Film and Video Editors 18% $0
Technical Writers 15% $59,080
Producers and Directors 12% $46,940
Advertising and Promotions Managers 11% $87,680
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 11% $79,660
Managers 11% $96,360
Media and Communication Workers 10% $0
Public Relations Specialists 9% $48,380
Writers and Authors 8% $38,990
Communications Professors 6% $67,480
Radio and Television Announcers 2% $31,900
Public Address System Announcers 0% $20,910
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $0
Editors -3% $44,200
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $34,060
Photographers -17% $29,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Education 2,838
Social Sciences 224
Psychology 179
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 75
History 47
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 4

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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