Communications Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 366 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Communications.
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Education Levels of Communications Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,299 degrees were awarded toCommunications majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communications at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Associate’s Degree | 405 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 9,658 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,182 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 52 |
Earnings of Communications 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 Communications of $49,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,014 |
| 4 years | $49,526 |
| 5 years | $57,312 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Communications Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 438 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Communications. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Communications students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-Santa Barbara. During the most recent year for which we have data, 649 people received their bachelor's degree in Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 648 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 301 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communications. This school awarded 295 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 286 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communications. This school awarded 270 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their bachelor's degree in Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their bachelor's degree in Communications from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their bachelor's degree in Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 249 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their bachelor's degree in Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 211 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Forest University is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 155 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 151 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communications. This school awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marist University is a popular choice for Communications majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in Communications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communications. This school awarded 126 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Communications. This school awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in Communications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Communications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Communications that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 32,944 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 8,694 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2,273 |
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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