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Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina

3,783 students earned Communication & Journalism degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Communication & Journalism major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,519
Master’s Degree 208
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 20.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 61.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Communication & Journalism Grads in North Carolina

There are 32,590 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 North Carolina

In this state, communication and journalism grads earn an average of $65,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

696 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

345 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550.

335 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

317 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

310 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,634. Graduates earn an average $42,249 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

264 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $16,411. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,136. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,629. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

A typical student attending NC A&T will pay a net price of $10,563. It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate. In their early career, NC A&T grads earn an average salary of $32,547.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,845. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Communication & Journalism Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Community Health Workers 20% $36,850
Technical Writers 19% $73,740
Film and Video Editors 18% $41,590
Producers and Directors 16% $59,660
Public Relations Specialists 14% $59,210
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 13% $59,380
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 13% $112,290
Public Address System Announcers 13% $24,230
Advertising and Promotions Managers 12% $125,600
Writers and Authors 12% $57,510
Managers 12% $113,560
Communications Professors 11% $62,730
Media and Communication Workers 9% $41,620
Sports Entertainers and Performers 9% $0
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $71,760
Photographers -8% $26,400
Radio and Television Announcers -13% $29,690
Reporters and Correspondents -18% $33,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Education 7,730
Social Sciences 5,208
Psychology 3,751
History 1,063
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 745
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 503
Library Science 381

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View Nationwide Communication & Journalism Report

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