Communication & Journalism at Walden University

If you are interested in studying communication and journalism, you may want to check out the program at Walden University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Walden University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and approximately 49,695 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 16 communication and journalism majors received their bachelor's degree from Walden University.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Journalism section at the bottom of this page.

Walden University Communication & Journalism Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication & Journalism
• Master’s Degree in Communication & Journalism

Online Classes Are Available at Walden University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? Walden University offers distance education options for communication and journalism at the following degree levels:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in communication and journalism from Walden University. This makes it the #86 most popular school for communication and journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

Communication & Journalism Student Demographics at Walden University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication and journalism majors at Walden University.

Walden University Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program

Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from Walden University in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.

Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 19% more racial-ethnic minorities in its communication and journalism bachelor's program than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a bachelor's in communication and journalism.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	5
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

Walden University Communication & Journalism Master’s Program

Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from Walden University in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.

In the communication and journalism master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of degree recipients. That is 29% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in communication and journalism.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	16
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	6
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	3

Walden University also has a doctoral program available in communication and journalism. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Communication & Journalism

The following communication and journalism concentations are available at Walden University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Walden University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Communication & Media Studies	54

Related Majors

• Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
• Psychology
• Education

Careers That Communication & Journalism Grads May Go Into

A degree in communication and journalism can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Walden University.

Occupation	Jobs in MN	Average Salary in MN
Managers	9,350	$128,590
Public Relations Specialists	5,360	$61,540
Editors	2,700	$58,820
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers	1,880	$120,190
Producers and Directors	1,420	$73,110

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
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.