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Communication & Media Studies in Virginia

Communication & Media Studies Schools in Virginia

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.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

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.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer Communications degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

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.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

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.

#8

Regent University

Virginia Beach

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

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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