Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism (Other)
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Education Levels of Other Communications Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 314 students 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 | 693 |
| Master’s Degree | 314 |
| Associate Degree | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Other Communications Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in other communications is $42,106. 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 $41,578 and the high is $59,569.
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 77.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 71 |
| Women | 243 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other communications master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 122 |
| International Students | 79 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at NYU. About 93% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $47,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,499 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at Gonzaga. Of these students, 71% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The other communications program at Fordham University awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,758 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at Bowie State University. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $5,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,820 per year. The other communications program at Norfolk State University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in other communications from Northeastern. Of these students, 91% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The other communications program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $38,940 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,780 per year. The other communications program at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at UA Little Rock. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $34,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,203 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in other communications from High Point. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $18,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at MC.
University of Denver is the 12th 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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The other communications program at University of Denver awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 13th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is John Carroll University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,082 per year. The other communications program at John Carroll University awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $31,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. The other communications program at Concordia University, Wisconsin awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. The other communications program at Duquesne University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. The other communications program at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Marywood University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communications. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,534 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,888 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to other communications majors at Marywood.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is the 18th 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 $36,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in other communications from FDU.
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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 | 4,407 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2,542 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2,343 |
| Journalism | 1,181 |
| Publishing | 210 |
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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