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Communication & Journalism Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 1,480 students earned their Communication & Journalism degrees in CT.

As a degree choice, Communication & Journalism is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Connecticut

Communication & Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,216
Master’s Degree 160
Associate Degree 84
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a communication and journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communication and journalism majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Connecticut

There are 16,930 people in the state and 1,458,540 people in the nation working in communication and journalism jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a communication and journalism grad in the state is $73,710, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Connecticut that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

413 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,230. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $42,431. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,558 a year.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,723. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 48% of the teachers are full time.

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,712. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,290. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

In their early career, WestConn grads earn an average salary of $42,888. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at WestConn.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,518 after graduation. 25% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

University of New Haven

West Haven
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,735. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Communication & Journalism Careers in CT

Some of the careers communication and journalism majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Community Health Workers 15% $43,790
Film and Video Editors 14% $65,970
Technical Writers 12% $78,250
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $105,810
Managers 9% $118,140
Public Relations Specialists 8% $67,520
Writers and Authors 6% $74,860
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $107,360
Communications Professors 5% $82,880
Producers and Directors 4% $70,380
Public Address System Announcers 0% $0
Photographers -7% $38,090
Editors -8% $64,860
Radio and Television Announcers -9% $28,290
Reporters and Correspondents -14% $35,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communication and journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Education 2,995
Social Sciences 2,891
Psychology 2,447
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 593
History 514
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 329
Library Science 22

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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