Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism
Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,991 people earned their master's degree in communication & journalism. This earns it the #15 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication & journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in communication & journalism is $54,196. 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 $46,387 to a high of $59,982.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for communication & journalism students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in communication & journalism. About 73.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,440 |
| Women | 9,551 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication & journalism master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 491 |
| Black or African American | 1,499 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,574 |
| White | 6,062 |
| International Students | 2,432 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 933 |
Most Popular Communication & Journalism Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 403 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 428 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Northwestern. Of these students, 77% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 395 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from USC. Of these students, 81% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 71% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Skysong communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
Syracuse University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Syracuse. Of these students, 70% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Syracuse University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from NYU. Of these students, 84% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at New York University make a median salary of 54,196.
Boston University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Boston U. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at Boston University make a median salary of 54,196.
The 7th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Liberty University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Liberty University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Columbia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from SNHU. About 75% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Purdue. About 75% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 54,196.
Georgetown University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Georgetown. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at Georgetown University make a median salary of 54,196.
University of Denver comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from DU. About 85% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at University of Denver make a median salary of 54,196.
The New School comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from New School University. About 78% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The New School communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 81% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
George Washington University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from GWU. About 75% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Washington University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
The 16th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from WVU. About 75% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. West Virginia University communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
Texas Tech University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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, 132 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Texas Tech. About 63% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 54,196.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 74% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network communication & journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,196.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from Sagrado. Of these students, 68% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Sagrado graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,196.
American University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in communication & journalism from The American University. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in communication & journalism at American University make a median salary of 54,196.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication & journalism that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Social Sciences | 19,295 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 13,310 |
| English Language & Literature | 8,374 |
| History | 3,626 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 3,059 |
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.
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