Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,574 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Communication & Journalism. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.0% of Communication & Journalism graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 105,413 people earned theirCommunication & Journalism majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communication & Journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,059 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,940 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 79,426 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,227 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 699 |
Earnings of Communication & Journalism Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Communication & Journalism of $49,370 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,593 |
| 4 years | $49,370 |
| 5 years | $57,299 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Communication & Journalism students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Communication & Journalism. About 64.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28,587 |
| Women | 50,839 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communication & Journalism graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,648 | 57.5% |
| Asian | 3,652 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,275 | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 8,059 | 10.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 236 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3,674 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 1,630 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 3,142 | 4.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Communication & Journalism Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,687 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Communication & Journalism. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Communication & Journalism students seeking a bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. This school awarded 1,289 bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,101 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,057 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,010 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,001 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism. This school awarded 994 bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 953 bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 899 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 889 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 832 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 822 bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 809 bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 792 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 784 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 782 bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 772 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 771 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 759 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 756 people received their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Communication & Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 718 bachelor's degrees in Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Communication & Journalism Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 55,210 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19,636 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Journalism | 11,334 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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