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Communication & Journalism Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 3,331 students earned their Communication & Journalism degrees in GA.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,785
Master’s Degree 247
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 206
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 206
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 206
Associate Degree 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 25.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Georgia

There are 43,620 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 Georgia

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $63,260 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer communication and journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

780 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 93% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

423 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
14,265 Total Students

An average student at SCAD will pay a net price of $44,632. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

417 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,250 after earning their degree at this institution.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,072 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,242.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. This public school has an average net price of $15,571. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $16,588.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

A typical student attending UNG will pay a net price of $10,444. In their early career, UNG grads earn an average salary of $37,199. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

In their early career, VSU grads earn an average salary of $35,864. The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

Communication & Journalism Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 44% $52,420
Producers and Directors 31% $73,470
Community Health Workers 26% $38,020
Media and Communication Workers 25% $64,940
Sports Entertainers and Performers 18% $0
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 17% $54,870
Technical Writers 17% $74,130
Communications Professors 14% $63,910
Public Relations Specialists 14% $56,700
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 11% $105,500
Advertising and Promotions Managers 10% $130,540
Managers 9% $109,920
Writers and Authors 8% $56,420
Editors 1% $55,830
Radio and Television Announcers -7% $35,340
Photographers -12% $36,670
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $45,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Education 9,722
Psychology 4,367
Social Sciences 3,932
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 896
History 679
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 236
Library Science 120

View all majors related to Communication & Journalism

View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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