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Communications in North Carolina

Communications Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Communications Grads in North Carolina

There are 22,280 people in the state and 737,470 people in the nation working in Communication Arts jobs.

Communications Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Communications Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a Communication Arts grad in the state is $77,102, compared to a typical salary of $93,606 nationwide.

Communications Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 6 colleges in North Carolina offering Communication Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,635 a year. With an admission rate of 22%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

High Point University

High Point

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,613 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,907 a year. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Davidson College

Davidson

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,411 a year. The school admits about 14% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Campbell University

Buies Creek

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,910 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,053 in their first year after graduation. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

Communications Careers in NC

Some of the careers Communication Arts majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Fundraising Managers $90,350
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Fundraisers $118,069
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Communication Arts.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Journalism 9,378
PR & Applied Communication 4,077
Public Relations 4,061
Sports Communication 1,202
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
Political Communication 211

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