Doctor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism
Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 685 people earned their doctor's degree in communication & journalism. This makes it the 22nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication & journalism at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 82,134 |
Master’s Degree | 12,991 |
Associate Degree | 7,439 |
Basic Certificate | 3,716 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 1,663 |
Graduate Certificate | 804 |
Doctor’s Degree | 685 |
Earnings of Communication & Journalism Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in communication & journalism is $70,955. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $69,938 to a high of $71,973.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for communication & journalism majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in communication & journalism. About 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 261 |
Women | 424 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication & journalism doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 34 |
Black or African American | 62 |
Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
White | 337 |
International Students | 172 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Communication & Journalism Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in communication & journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communication & journalism students seekinga doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from MIT. About 35% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Massachusetts Institute of Technology communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
Michigan State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Michigan State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at Michigan State University make a median salary of 70,955.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UT Austin. Of these students, 74% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from USC. About 68% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at University of Southern California make a median salary of 70,955.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from OHIO Athens. About 62% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio University - Athens Campus communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
Regent University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Regent. About 76% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at Regent University make a median salary of 70,955.
Northwestern University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Northwestern. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at Northwestern University make a median salary of 70,955.
The 6th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Penn State University Park. About 71% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in communication & journalism at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 70,955.
University of Oregon comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UO. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UF. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 11th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UA. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UMCP. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland - College Park communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UW - Madison. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 15th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UGA. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Georgia communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UPenn. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Pennsylvania communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
The 17th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 67% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNC Chapel Hill graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 27% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,955.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 67% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Colorado Boulder communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
Texas Tech University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in communication & journalism from Texas Tech. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas Tech University communication & journalism graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,955.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication & journalism that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Social Sciences | 3,723 |
Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,718 |
English Language & Literature | 1,184 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,110 |
History | 807 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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