Digital Communication
Featured Radio, TV & Digital Communication Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Types of Degrees Digital Communication Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many radio, television & digital communication graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Master’s Degree | 2,951 |
Graduate Certificate | 115 |
Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
Featured Radio, TV & Digital Communication Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
What Digital Communication Majors Need to Know
O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to digital communication and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.
Knowledge Areas for Digital Communication Majors
According to O*NET survey takers, a major in digital communication should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skills for Digital Communication Majors
When studying digital communication, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:

- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Abilities for Digital Communication Majors
A major in digital communication will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
What Can You Do With a Digital Communication Major?
People with a digital communication degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Communications Professors | 10.0% | $68,910 |
Compliance Managers | 8.0% | $107,480 |
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio | 12.2% | $71,680 |
Film and Video Editors | 17.0% | $62,650 |
Investment Fund Managers | 8.0% | $107,480 |
Media and Communication Workers | 10.0% | $48,330 |
Producers | 12.2% | $71,680 |
Program Directors | 12.2% | $71,680 |
Regulatory Affairs Managers | 8.0% | $107,480 |
Talent Directors | 12.2% | $71,680 |
Technical Directors/Managers | 12.2% | $71,680 |
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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Digital Communication?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of digital communication majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Asian | 151 |
Black or African American | 242 |
Hispanic or Latino | 288 |
White | 1,028 |
International Students | 1,049 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 193 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Digital Communication, too. About 35.5% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Digital Communication
Some careers associated with digital communication require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.
Find out what the typical degree level is for digital communication careers below.

Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
---|---|
Less than a High School Diploma | 1.0% |
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 7.9% |
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 3.5% |
Some College Courses | 6.9% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 6.4% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 54.3% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 0.8% |
Master’s Degree | 15.7% |
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 0.6% |
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. | 2.3% |
Doctoral Degree | 1.3% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 0.8% |
Online Digital Communication Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
---|---|---|
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 87 | 2 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 163 | 10 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 40 | 13 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 115 | 18 |
Post-Master’s | 4 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 15 | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Digital Communication
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to digital communication.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Communication & Media Studies | 56,620 |
Public Relations & Advertising | 20,666 |
Journalism | 12,280 |
Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,238 |
Publishing | 371 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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