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Communication & Journalism Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 96 students earned their Communication & Journalism degrees in UT.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Utah

12,420 people in the state and 1,458,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communication and journalism.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Utah

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $60,990 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Utah that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,013 a year. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,647.

#2

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,904 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,578. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

An average student at BYU will pay a net price of $13,474. In their early career, BYU grads earn an average salary of $49,424. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,257. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,826 a year.

Communication & Journalism Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 52% $54,910
Producers and Directors 46% $55,940
Technical Writers 44% $64,650
Broadcast News Analysts 43% $60,490
Writers and Authors 42% $48,460
Sports Entertainers and Performers 40% $0
Communications Professors 40% $64,790
Advertising and Promotions Managers 38% $51,520
Community Health Workers 33% $48,300
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 32% $91,090
Editors 31% $52,630
Managers 31% $92,070
Public Relations Specialists 28% $50,020
Photographers 22% $0
Radio and Television Announcers 9% $36,580
Reporters and Correspondents 0% $40,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Education 9,070
Social Sciences 228
Psychology 225
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34
History 26
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 16

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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