Publishing Master’s Degrees
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Publishing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.9% of Publishing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Publishing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 340 students earned theirPublishing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Publishing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 84 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 253 |
Earnings of Publishing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Publishing of $59,025 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,218 |
| 4 years | $59,025 |
| 5 years | $65,201 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Publishing students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 90.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 171 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Publishing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 50.8% |
| Asian | 9 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 7.9% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 7.4% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 5.8% |
| International Students | 15 | 7.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Publishing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Publishing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Publishing students seeking a master's degree is George Washington University. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Publishing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Publishing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Publishing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Publishing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Publishing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Publishing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY City College is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Susquehanna University is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Publishing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Publishing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Publishing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Publishing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Publishing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston-Victoria is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Publishing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Publishing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rosemont College is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Publishing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
McDaniel College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Publishing. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Publishing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Publishing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northampton County Area Community College is a popular choice for Publishing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Publishing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Publishing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis-Clark State College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Publishing. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Publishing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Publishing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Publishing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Publishing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Publishing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Publishing | 340 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Publishing that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 55,210 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19,636 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Journalism | 11,334 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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