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Communication & Journalism Schools in Delaware

271 students earned Communication & Journalism degrees in Delaware in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Communication & Journalism is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 253
Associate Degree 12
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 20.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Delaware

In this state, there are 2,780 people employed in jobs related to a communication and journalism degree, compared to 1,458,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Journalism Jobs in Delaware

A typical salary for a communication and journalism grad in the state is $60,690, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Delaware that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,967. Graduates earn an average $57,091 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

A typical student attending Del State will pay a net price of $14,866. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

#3

Wilmington University

New Castle
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $15,186.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,479. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

#5

Wesley College

Dover
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $34,960 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Communication & Journalism Careers in DE

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

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 18% $115,140
Community Health Workers 14% $40,030
Advertising and Promotions Managers 13% $135,890
Public Relations Specialists 11% $55,570
Managers 10% $124,710
Technical Writers 7% $69,510
Producers and Directors 7% $53,300
Writers and Authors 6% $52,510
Editors 0% $61,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Education 1,352
Social Sciences 865
Psychology 417
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 101
History 68
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 38

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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