Doctor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies
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Education Levels of Communications Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 499 people earned their doctor's degree in communications. This makes it the 56th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communications at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 50,059 |
| Associate Degree | 5,426 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,471 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,954 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 499 |
| Graduate Certificate | 355 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 91 |
Earnings of Communications Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communications is $63,661. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,425 to a high of $68,513.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communications is $115,215. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $115,215 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $115,215.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communications. About 67.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 162 |
| Women | 337 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communications doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 247 |
| International Students | 148 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Communications Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in communications. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communications students seekinga doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Michigan State. Of these students, 71% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communications. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in communications from USC. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Regent University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Regent. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in communications from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oregon comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UO.
The 7th most popular school in the country for communications majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UF. About 77% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Alabama comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UA. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UW - Madison. About 71% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UPenn.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communications from OHIO Athens.
University of Georgia is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communications. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UGA. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communications from IU Bloomington. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Texas Tech.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communications from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communications. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UMCP. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UMass Amherst. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communications. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in communications from UIUC. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Temple University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communications. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in communications from Temple. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Communications Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 237 | |
| 152 | |
| 61 | |
| 49 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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