Communication & Media Studies Schools in Alabama
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Alabama
In this state, there are 5,790 people employed in jobs related to a Communications degree, compared to 761,060 nationwide.
Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Alabama
In this state, Communications grads earn an average of $67,325. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,335.
Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Programs in AL
There are 2 colleges in Alabama that offer Communications degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $47,722 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,578 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.
Communication & Media Studies Careers in AL
Some of the careers Communications majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $96,169 |
| Public Relations Managers | — | $139,736 |
| Public Relations Specialists | — | $103,749 |
| Writers and Authors | — | $63,195 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | — | $70,619 |
| Fundraising Managers | — | $90,350 |
| Fundraisers | — | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | — | $108,419 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | — | $74,101 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | — | $69,171 |
| Editors | — | $100,346 |
Related Majors in Alabama
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Communications.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 19,636 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Journalism | 11,334 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 1,080 |
| Publishing | 340 |
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