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Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan

3,568 Communication & Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication & Journalism is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,230
Master’s Degree 231
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in Michigan

There are 29,480 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 Michigan

Communication & Journalism grads earn an average of $61,760 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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

1,336 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Graduates earn an average $50,137 after graduation.

328 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,033 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
302 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,092 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. Graduates earn an average $62,027 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Oakland grads earn an average salary of $42,445.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Wayne State grads earn an average salary of $40,269. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,533 a year.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $12,855. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,904 a year. A typical student attending Saginaw Valley State University will pay a net price of $14,279.

Communication & Journalism Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Community Health Workers 16% $41,730
Communications Professors 11% $70,980
Producers and Directors 10% $55,830
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 10% $108,970
Media and Communication Workers 10% $39,700
Public Relations Specialists 9% $56,690
Technical Writers 9% $66,510
Writers and Authors 8% $54,580
Managers 7% $95,390
Sports Entertainers and Performers 7% $0
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 6% $75,510
Film and Video Editors 3% $54,660
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $111,610
Public Address System Announcers -3% $0
Editors -4% $52,740
Reporters and Correspondents -10% $36,890
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $28,880
Photographers -12% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Education 5,939
Psychology 4,292
Social Sciences 4,213
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 962
History 614
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 320
Library Science 172

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