Communication & Media Studies Schools in Virginia
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Virginia
21,260 people in the state and 761,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Communications.
Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Virginia
A typical salary for a Communications grad in the state is $84,669, compared to a typical salary of $93,335 nationwide.
Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Programs in VA
There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer Communications degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. The school admits about 57% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,648 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 88% of applicants. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $42,499 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 41% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.
Communication & Media Studies Careers in VA
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 Virginia
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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