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Communication & Media Studies Schools in District of Columbia

200 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Communication & Media Studies major is the 35th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in District of Columbia

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 112
Master’s Degree 78
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 18.5%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in District of Columbia

There are 24,110 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in District of Columbia

Communications grads earn an average of $92,970 in the state and $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

American University

Washington
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $40,088. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563. In their early career, GWU grads earn an average salary of $62,584. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,801 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid.

#4

Gallaudet University

Washington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Gallaudet grads earn an average salary of $28,704.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

In their early career, Trinity College grads earn an average salary of $38,007. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Howard University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in DC

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Reporters and Correspondents 13% $93,790
Communications Professors 13% $76,600
Public Relations Specialists 8% $88,670
Editors 7% $80,210
Writers and Authors 5% $100,210
Radio and Television Announcers -10% $64,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Public Relations & Advertising 521
Journalism 170
Other Communication & Journalism 73
Publishing 59
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 5

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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