Communications at University of Phoenix-Arizona
If you plan to study Communications, take a look at what University of Phoenix-Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is in Phoenix, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 249 communications degrees were awarded at University of Phoenix-Arizona.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Phoenix-Arizona
Online coursework is an option at University of Phoenix-Arizona. Among 111,248 students, 111,075 (100%) studied exclusively online and 20 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communications graduates at University of Phoenix-Arizona, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communications graduates at University of Phoenix-Arizona are 70% women (174) and 30% men (75).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at University of Phoenix-Arizona
Of the 248 bachelor’s communications graduates at University of Phoenix-Arizona, 70% were women (173) and 30% were men (75).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Phoenix-Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 58 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| Unknown | 87 |
Minority students account for 41% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Phoenix-Arizona, above the national average of 40%.*
*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
Graduates of the Communications program at University of Phoenix-Arizona work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.