Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism (Other)
Education Levels of Other Communications Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 488 people earned their master's degree in other communications. This earns it the #179 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 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in other communications is $55,975. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $52,922 and the high is $62,607.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other communications. About 70.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 143 |
| Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other communications master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 257 |
| International Students | 82 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Other Communications Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other communications. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for other communications students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 96 people received their master's degree in other communications from NYU. About 90% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at New York University make a median salary of 55,975.
Gonzaga University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communications. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,841 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in other communications from Gonzaga. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at Gonzaga University make a median salary of 55,975.
Fordham University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in other communications from Fordham U. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at Fordham University make a median salary of 55,975.
The 4th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bowie State University. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,993 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in other communications from Bowie State University. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Bowie State University other communications graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,975.
Norfolk State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 13 people received their master's degree in other communications from Norfolk State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Norfolk State University other communications graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,975.
Northeastern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in other communications from Northeastern. Of these students, 79% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
The 6th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in other communications from UMN Twin Cities. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities other communications graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,975.
The 6th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in other communications from FDU. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that FDU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other communications from UA Little Rock. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in other communications at University of Arkansas at Little Rock make a median salary of 55,975.
The 10th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is High Point University. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,748 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communications from High Point. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Data shows that High Point graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
The 11th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi College. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,246 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in other communications from MC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mississippi College other communications graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,975.
University of Denver is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communications. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in other communications from DU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
Concordia University, Wisconsin is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communications. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in other communications from Concordia University, Wisconsin. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Concordia University, Wisconsin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
The 15th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duquesne University. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in other communications from Duquesne. Duquesne University other communications graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,975.
University of Arizona is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communications. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in other communications from University of Arizona. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,975.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other communications that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,685 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3,129 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2,951 |
| Journalism | 1,525 |
| Publishing | 213 |
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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