Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communication & Journalism
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,128 | $49,236 to $65,802 | 22 | 91% |
| Master's Degree | $73,912 | $66,268 to $89,042 | 7 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth -0% (2025 to 2035), about 22,200 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writers and Authors | $76,910 | -0.3% | 11,900 |
| Editors | $77,920 | -1.1% | 7,900 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,580 | +2.1% | 2,400 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a communication, journalism, and related programs, other program, of 69 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- High Point University
- New York University
- Howard University
- Norfolk State University
- Gonzaga University
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.