Communications at University of Houston
If you plan to study Communications, consider the program at University of Houston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston is located in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 communications degrees were awarded at University of Houston.
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Studying Online at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communications graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communications graduates at University of Houston are 75% women (40) and 25% men (13).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 32 bachelor’s communications graduates at University of Houston, 72% were women (23) and 28% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 62% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above the national average of 40%.*
Communications Master’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 21 master’s communications graduates at University of Houston, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Communications master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Students who finish Communications program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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