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Communication & Media Studies in Alabama

Communication & Media Studies Schools in Alabama

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.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. AL

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.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. 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

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

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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