Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism (Other)
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Education Levels of Other Communications Majors
In 2020-2021, 314 master's degrees were awarded to other communications majors. 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 | 314 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
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 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 77.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 71 |
| Women | 243 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other communications master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 122 |
| International Students | 79 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 people received their master's degree in other communications from NYU. Of these students, 93% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $47,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,499 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 people received their master's degree in other communications from Gonzaga. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at Fordham U. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% 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 $5,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,758 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in other communications from Bowie State University. About 38% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at Norfolk State. Of these students, 31% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The other communications program at Northeastern University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #6 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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at UMN Twin Cities. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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 $38,940 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at FDU. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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 75% 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 $34,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,203 per year. The other communications program at High Point University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $18,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in other communications from MC.
The 12th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at DU.
John Carroll University comes in at #13 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 $43,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,082 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at John Carroll.
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 $31,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at Concordia University, Wisconsin. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at Duquesne. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at Sagrado. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Marywood University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communications. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,534 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,888 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in other communications from Marywood.
The 18th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,780 per year. The other communications program at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 4,407 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2,542 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2,343 |
| Journalism | 1,181 |
| Publishing | 210 |
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.
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