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Communication & Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania

367 students earned Communication & Journalism degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Communication & Journalism is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 296
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 57.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 41,100 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, communication and journalism grads earn an average of $61,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,659 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,267 a year. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#6

La Salle University

Philadelphia
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at La Salle. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,840 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Clarion University. The 6.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,828. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Villanova University

Villanova
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,358 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

#10

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,600. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $16,363. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,322 after earning their degree at this institution.

Communication & Journalism Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 12% $38,510
Film and Video Editors 12% $59,870
Technical Writers 11% $68,900
Producers and Directors 9% $58,200
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $112,910
Communications Professors 8% $69,640
Public Relations Specialists 8% $56,580
Media and Communication Workers 7% $42,820
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 4% $50,190
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $131,380
Public Address System Announcers 3% $29,710
Managers 3% $116,820
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920
Editors -5% $55,750
Photographers -15% $30,260
Reporters and Correspondents -20% $35,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Education 7,877
Psychology 1,831
Social Sciences 1,001
Library Science 260
History 132
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 104
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 79

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