Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism (Other)
Education Levels of Other Communications Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 644 people earned their bachelor's degree in other communications. This makes it the 184th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other communications at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 644 |
| Master’s Degree | 488 |
| Associate Degree | 75 |
| Basic Certificate | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Other Communications Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in other communications is $34,432. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,049 and the high is $39,582.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in other communications is $42,458. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $64,454 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,552.
The median monthly payment of a other communications graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $505.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in other communications. About 56.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 280 |
| Women | 364 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other communications bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 202 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 311 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 66 |
Most Popular Other Communications Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in other communications. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Howard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for other communications majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Howard. About 66% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Howard University other communications graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,432.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from UNOMAHA. About 63% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNOMAHA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,432.
Norfolk State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,926 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,084 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Norfolk State. About 54% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Norfolk State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,432.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. 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, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Penn State University Park. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,432.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from UMN Twin Cities. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities other communications graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,432.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other communications. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Ohio State. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,432.
Middle Georgia State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Middle Georgia State University. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other communications at Middle Georgia State University make a median salary of 34,432.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other communications. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Tennessee Tech University. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that Tennessee Tech University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,432.
Berry College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Berry. About 53% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Berry College other communications graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,432.
The 12th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Benedictine College. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Benedictine College. About 69% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other communications at Benedictine College make a median salary of 34,432.
Western Illinois University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other communications. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from WIU. Of these students, 32% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Illinois University other communications graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,432.
University of Michigan - Dearborn is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from UM Dearborn. About 55% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other communications at University of Michigan - Dearborn make a median salary of 34,432.
Miles College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other communications. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Miles College. Of these students, 44% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other communications at Miles College make a median salary of 34,432.
Roosevelt University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Roosevelt. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Roosevelt University other communications graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,432.
Malone University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other communications. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Malone. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Malone graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,432.
DeSales University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from DeSales. Of these students, 86% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that DeSales graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,432.
Northern Arizona University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in other communications. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from NAU. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in other communications at Northern Arizona University make a median salary of 34,432.
Bob Jones University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in other communications. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,734 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in other communications from Bob Jones University. Data shows that Bob Jones University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,432.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other communications that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 44,674 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 15,715 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 10,971 |
| Journalism | 10,026 |
| Publishing | 104 |
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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