Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism (Other)
Education Levels of Other Communications Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 488 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 488 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| 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 $55,975. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,873 to a high of $63,849.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for other communications majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other communications. About 70.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 143 |
| Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other communications master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 257 |
| International Students | 82 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in other communications from NYU. Of these students, 90% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University other communications graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,975.
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 $52,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,841 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in other communications from Gonzaga. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Gonzaga University other communications graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,975.
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 $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 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. About 89% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fordham University other communications graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,975.
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 $5,993 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,064 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. About 55% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bowie State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
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 $5,926 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,084 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Norfolk State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
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 $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in other communications from Northeastern. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at Northeastern University make a median salary of 55,975.
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 $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 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. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
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 $37,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in other communications from FDU. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus make a median salary of 55,975.
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 $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 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. About 78% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arkansas at Little Rock other communications graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,975.
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 $38,748 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,145 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 51% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at High Point University make a median salary of 55,975.
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 $20,246 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,834 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, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other communications from DU. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at University of Denver make a median salary of 55,975.
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 $33,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at Concordia University, Wisconsin make a median salary of 55,975.
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 $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in other communications from Duquesne. Data shows that Duquesne graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
The 19th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in other communications from University of Arizona. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at University of Arizona make a median salary of 55,975.
American University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in other communications from The American University. Data shows that The American University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other communications that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,685 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3,129 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2,951 |
| Publishing | 213 |
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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