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Communication & Media Studies in Washington

Communication & Media Studies Schools in Washington

Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 19,180 people employed in jobs related to a Communications degree, compared to 761,060 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. WA

Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a Communications grad in the state is $96,461, compared to a typical salary of $93,335 nationwide.

Communication & Media Studies Wages Nationwide vs. WA

There are 4 colleges in Washington that offer Communications degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,990 after earning their degree at this institution. About 43% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,723 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,990 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,918 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in WA

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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