by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 65 U.S. colleges awarded 1,269 degrees and certificates in Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 25 schools in its 2027 Best Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $45,826 one year after completing, rising to $67,832 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other communication, journalism, & related programs is a widely-pursued major, with 1,269 degrees awarded annually. 65 colleges award other communication, journalism, & related programs degrees, an average of 20 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 190.
By level, the 1,269 awards include 78 associate degrees, 786 bachelor’s degrees, 400 master’s degrees and 5 doctorates.
Women earned 66% of other communication, journalism, & related programs degrees and certificates in the latest year (838 of 1,269). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (613) and Black or African American (287), and international students earned 97.
College Factual ranks 25 schools in its 2027 Best Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Schools ranking, including 4 for associate degrees, 16 for bachelor’s degrees and 6 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other communication, journalism, & related programs schools within 13 states. In all, 65 colleges offer other communication, journalism, & related programs programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other communication, journalism, & related programs credential is the bachelor’s degree: 786 of the 1,269 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other communication, journalism, & related programs call most for Writing, Reading Comprehension and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Communications and Media and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Expression, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an other communication, journalism, & related programs degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 78 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 786 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 400 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 5 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other communication, journalism, & related programs, at 53.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 53.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 12.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 10.8% |
| Some college courses | 8.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 7.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.3% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.7% |
| First professional degree | 1.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs, with an average median salary of $82,582; the strongest outlook belongs to Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers, at 9.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Communication Professor, Speech Professor, Communications Instructor and College Professor.
The occupation related to other communication, journalism, & related programs with the most projected jobs is Communications Teachers, Postsecondary, at 919,494.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 919,494 | -1.5% |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | 175,767 | 9.1% |
| Writers and Authors | 155,629 | -4.3% |
| Editors | 11,763 | 3.2% |
Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs graduates earn a median $45,826 one year after completing their program, $67,832 after four years and $65,962 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,826 |
| 4 years | $67,832 |
| 5 years | $65,962 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other communication, journalism, & related programs is Editors, with a median salary of $100,346.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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