Communications
What are communications majors?
Communications programs focus on how messages in various media are produced, used and interpreted within and across different contexts, channels and cultures. The coursework will prepare you to apply communication knowledge and skills professionally in a wide variety of possible careers.
How much do communications majors make?
| Communications majors | Average salarySalary |
|---|---|
| Journalism | $66,000 |
| General communications | $65,000 |
| Public relations | $60,000 |
| Advertising | No data |
| Broadcast journalism | No data |
| Corporate communications | No data |
| Digital communication and media | No data |
| Graphic communications | No data |
| Photojournalism | No data |
| Radio and television | No data |
Popular communications majors by degrees awarded
On average, around 107,000 students obtain a bachelor's degree or associate degree in all communications fields each year. In 2021, the most popular major within communications was general communications with 55,923 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 6,825 students obtaining an associate degree. The least popular major was photojournalism with 103 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 6 students obtaining an associate degree. Overall, communications majors are some of the most common among undergraduate students.
