Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism (Other)
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Education Levels of Other Communications Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 575 people earned their master's degree in other communications. This earns it the #179 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other communications at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 575 |
Graduate Certificate | 11 |
Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Other Communications Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in other communications is $42,106. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,578 and the high is $59,569.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in other communications is $53,941. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $79,316 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $38,647.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other communications. About 67.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 187 |
Women | 388 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other communications master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 19 |
Black or African American | 54 |
Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
White | 358 |
International Students | 40 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 52 |
Most Popular Other Communications Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other communications. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for other communications students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in other communications from NYU. About 77% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gonzaga University. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,422 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in other communications from Gonzaga. Of these students, 68% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fordham University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communications. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in other communications from Fordham U. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Bowie State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,874 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in other communications from Bowie State University. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Norfolk State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communications. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in other communications from Norfolk State. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Northeastern University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communications. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in other communications from Northeastern. Of these students, 79% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in other communications from UMN Twin Cities. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in other communications from FDU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communications. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other communications from UA Little Rock. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
High Point University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communications from High Point. About 62% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mississippi College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in other communications from MC. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other communications from DU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Wisconsin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in other communications from Concordia University, Wisconsin.
Duquesne University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in other communications from Duquesne.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in other communications from Sagrado. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to other communications that offer master’s degrees.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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