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Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 235 students earned their Communication & Journalism degrees in NC.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 208
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in North Carolina

32,590 people in the state and 1,458,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communication and journalism.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a communication and journalism grad in the state is $65,770, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $40,795 after graduation.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,469. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 87% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,971 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

High Point University

High Point
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

In their early career, High Point grads earn an average salary of $46,275. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,475.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,136. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,448 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,629. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,249 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. 71% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Duke University

Durham
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $32,459.

Communication & Journalism Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Community Health Workers 20% $36,850
Technical Writers 19% $73,740
Film and Video Editors 18% $41,590
Producers and Directors 16% $59,660
Public Relations Specialists 14% $59,210
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 13% $59,380
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 13% $112,290
Public Address System Announcers 13% $24,230
Advertising and Promotions Managers 12% $125,600
Writers and Authors 12% $57,510
Managers 12% $113,560
Communications Professors 11% $62,730
Media and Communication Workers 9% $41,620
Sports Entertainers and Performers 9% $0
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $71,760
Photographers -8% $26,400
Radio and Television Announcers -13% $29,690
Reporters and Correspondents -18% $33,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Education 4,150
Social Sciences 572
Library Science 377
Psychology 318
History 135
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 131
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 73

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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