1,695 colleges are offering Communication and Journalism program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,275 schools have the Communication and Journalism program and 418 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 116,710 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 5,315 students earned undergraduate certificate, 7,975 students earned associate's, 89,726 students earned bachelor's, and 12,868 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Communication and Journalism Program is $40,901
Colleges Offering Communication and Journalism and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Communication and Journalism program is $10,247 for state residents and $30,693 for out-of-state students. For graduate Communication and Journalism programs, the average tuition is $11,369 for state residents and $24,188 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Communication and Journalism schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 401 | 7,975 | 3,452 | 4,523 |
| Bachelor | 1,275 | 89,726 | 32,243 | 57,483 |
| Master | 418 | 12,263 | 3,325 | 8,938 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 92 | 605 | 206 | 399 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 125 | 1,253 | 710 | 543 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 6 | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 10 | 49 | 18 | 31 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 243 | 3,964 | 1,709 | 2,255 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 153 | 826 | 222 | 604 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 17 | 51 | 16 | 35 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Communication and Journalism Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Communication and Journalism is $40,901. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Communication and Journalism Master's degree is $54,659.
The average loan debt of the completers in Communication and Journalism programs is $22,907
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $229. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Communication and Journalism program, the graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus have the highest earning of $69,552 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania follow it with average earning $65,089 and $63,398 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $32,876 | $69,552 | $5,796 | $28,350 | $283 |
| Cornell University | $66,014 | $65,089 | $5,424 | $15,500 | $155 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $66,104 | $63,398 | $5,283 | $20,459 | $205 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $45,627 | $61,158 | $5,097 | $12,868 | $129 |
| Santa Clara University | $59,241 | $59,569 | $4,964 | $18,000 | $180 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Communication and Journalism Sub Major Programs
In Communication and Journalism area, the graduates who completing Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication program have the highest salary of $44,947 and Communication program have the second highest salary of $40,637 in average.
Associate's Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication program shows the highest earning ($35,529) and Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program follows with $31,442 average salary.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Master's program has $57,165 average salary and Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program completers earn $55,226 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Communication and Journalism area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $22,006 | $1,834 | $17,625 | $176 |
| Associate | $27,638 | $2,303 | $13,527 | $135 |
| Bachelor's | $40,637 | $3,386 | $22,958 | $230 |
| Master's | $54,884 | $4,574 | $39,544 | $445 |
| Doctoral | $56,429 | $4,702 | $126,512 | $1,422 |
| Post-MS | $59,046 | $4,921 | $20,500 | $230 |
| Journalism Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $40,342 | $3,362 | $22,471 | $225 |
| Master's | $49,389 | $4,116 | $39,194 | $441 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $23,808 | $1,984 | $12,159 | $122 |
| Associate | $31,442 | $2,620 | $10,443 | $105 |
| Bachelor's | $37,846 | $3,154 | $23,024 | $230 |
| Master's | $55,226 | $4,602 | $51,160 | $575 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $35,529 | $2,961 | $10,687 | $107 |
| Bachelor's | $44,947 | $3,746 | $23,087 | $231 |
| Master's | $57,165 | $4,764 | $44,181 | $497 |
| Doctoral | $61,096 | $5,091 | - | - |
| Publishing Program Details | ||||
| Master's | $52,179 | $4,348 | $55,426 | $623 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
