Master’s Degrees in Radio, Television & Digital Communication
Education Levels of Digital Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,951 people earned their master's degree in digital communication. This earns it the #65 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 digital communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,971 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,951 |
| Associate Degree | 1,554 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,415 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,194 |
| Graduate Certificate | 115 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
Earnings of Digital Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in digital communication is $56,147. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $48,633 to a high of $61,846.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for digital communication majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in digital communication. About 72.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 822 |
| Women | 2,129 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of digital communication master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 151 |
| Black or African American | 242 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 288 |
| White | 1,028 |
| International Students | 1,049 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 193 |
Most Popular Digital Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 94 colleges that offer a master’s degree in digital communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for digital communication majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 284 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Northwestern. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Northwestern University digital communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,147.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in digital communication. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in digital communication from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 76% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,147.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in digital communication. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 158 people received their master's degree in digital communication from NYU. About 78% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University digital communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,147.
The 4th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in digital communication from New School University. Of these students, 78% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The New School digital communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,147.
Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in digital communication. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Liberty University. About 73% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University digital communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,147.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in digital communication. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in digital communication from The Graduate Center. About 68% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Graduate Center, CUNY digital communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,147.
Fordham University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in digital communication. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. 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, 96 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Fordham U. Of these students, 77% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Fordham U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,147.
The 8th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in digital communication from UW Seattle. Of these students, 80% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in digital communication at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 56,147.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in digital communication. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in digital communication from SCAD. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that SCAD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,147.
The 10th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Michigan State. About 69% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University digital communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,147.
The 11th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Boston U. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in digital communication at Boston University make a median salary of 56,147.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in digital communication. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,147.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in digital communication. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in digital communication from RIT. About 41% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in digital communication at Rochester Institute of Technology make a median salary of 56,147.
The 14th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in digital communication from USC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,147.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in digital communication. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in digital communication from MIT. About 38% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,147.
University of California - Berkeley is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in digital communication. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in digital communication from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 68% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley digital communication graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,147.
Temple University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in digital communication. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Temple. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in digital communication at Temple University make a median salary of 56,147.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in digital communication. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Sagrado. Of these students, 70% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Sagrado graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,147.
Syracuse University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in digital communication. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Syracuse. About 75% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,147.
The 20th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Thomas Jefferson University. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in digital communication from Thomas Jefferson University. Data shows that Thomas Jefferson University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,147.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to digital communication that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,685 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3,129 |
| Journalism | 1,525 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 488 |
| 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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