A communication, journalism, and related programs, other degree prepares graduates for careers in Communications teachers, postsecondary, Editors, Writers and authors. 67 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $55,384 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,832–$74,512). Where you study it matters: across 22 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $40,991 to $74,597.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $74,597 | $71,256 | $43,969 | $20,153 | A |
| 2 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $70,611 | $61,974 | — | — | B |
| 3 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $68,806 | $62,609 | $34,432 | $24,250 | B+ |
| 4 | High Point University High Point, NC | $67,085 | $71,992 | — | $23,250 | B+ |
| 5 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $66,876 | $63,881 | — | — | A |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $66,866 | $68,003 | $39,582 | $25,431 | C+ |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $66,866 | $68,003 | $39,582 | $25,431 | A |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $66,866 | $68,003 | $39,582 | $25,431 | C+ |
| 9 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $62,608 | $59,590 | $33,836 | $12,882 | B+ |
| 10 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $61,411 | $72,653 | $38,660 | $24,478 | B+ |
| 11 | Howard University Washington, DC | $59,909 | $52,496 | $25,878 | $26,000 | C+ |
| 12 | Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI | $58,335 | $60,700 | $44,511 | — | C+ |
| 13 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $58,250 | $60,204 | $39,400 | $19,550 | C |
| 14 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $58,005 | $52,781 | — | — | A |
| 15 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $57,771 | $60,913 | $40,415 | $24,250 | B |
| 16 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $54,860 | $58,544 | $41,040 | $22,375 | A |
| 17 | Berry College Mount Berry, GA | $50,593 | $52,374 | $36,931 | $22,465 | C+ |
| 18 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $49,500 | $47,114 | $30,049 | $24,000 | F |
| 19 | Malone University Canton, OH | $49,148 | $52,448 | $26,204 | $27,000 | C |
| 20 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $49,015 | $48,157 | $30,104 | $27,000 | B+ |
| 21 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $45,909 | $50,151 | $28,828 | $16,750 | C |
| 22 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $40,991 | $39,015 | — | $19,440 | B |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in communication, journalism, and related programs, other.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York University | New York, NY | 100 | A |
| 2 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | 47 | B+ |
| 3 | Howard University | Washington, DC | 137 | B |
| 4 | Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | 46 | B |
| 5 | High Point University | High Point, NC | 129 | C+ |
| 6 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE | 37 | C+ |
| 7 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg, PA | 33 | C+ |
| 8 | Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | 32 | C+ |
| 9 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | 51 | C |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | University Park, PA | 38 | C |
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most communication, journalism, and related programs, other graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard University | Washington, DC | 137 | B |
| 2 | High Point University | High Point, NC | 129 | C+ |
| 3 | New York University | New York, NY | 100 | A |
| 4 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | 51 | C |
| 5 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | 47 | B+ |
| 6 | Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | 46 | B |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | University Park, PA | 38 | C |
| 8 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE | 37 | C+ |
| 9 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg, PA | 33 | C+ |
| 10 | Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | 32 | C+ |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other is a degree program offered at 67 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 1,080 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as communications teachers, postsecondary, editors, writers and authors.