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#1 #1 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. Clark University Worcester, MA Each year, Clark University grants about 79 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Est. Net Price * $32,767 Median Starting Salary $58,945
#2 #2 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC At Queens University of Charlotte, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $27,178 Median Starting Salary $54,878
#3 #3 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. Lasell University Newton, MA At Lasell University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Communication, General, Fashion Merchandising, Psychology, and General. In fact, Lasell University grants 35 degrees every year to Communication, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Est. Net Price * $28,477 Median Starting Salary $59,088
#4 #4 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Economics, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 678 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,410–1,520 Est. Net Price * $27,551 Median Starting Salary $54,855
#5 #5 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 30 degrees to those studying Architecture, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Biochemistry, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,130–1,310 Est. Net Price * $22,194 Median Starting Salary $50,539
#6 #6 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. Texas Southern University Houston, TX At Texas Southern University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 820–1,010 Est. Net Price * $15,021 Median Starting Salary $51,848
#7 #7 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. Bob Jones University Greenville, SC At Bob Jones University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting. In fact, Bob Jones University grants 45 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Est. Net Price * $19,773 Median Starting Salary $55,983
#8 #8 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 188 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $20,119 Median Starting Salary $54,013
#9 #9 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Each year, Wake Forest University awards about 154 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Political Science and Government, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Est. Net Price * $27,790 Median Starting Salary $61,237
#10 #10 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 192 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $32,031 Median Starting Salary $58,889
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Clark University Worcester, MA Each year, Clark University grants about 79 degrees to those majoring in...view more	99	42%	34	1,270 – 1,420	$32,767	$58,945
Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC At Queens University of Charlotte, the most popular majors students pursue...view more	98	68%	37	1,150 – 1,320	$27,178	$54,878
Lasell University Newton, MA At Lasell University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	94	82%	30	1,050 – 1,260	$28,477	$59,088
Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business...view more	83	11%	58	1,410 – 1,520	$27,551	$54,855
Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 30 degrees to those studying...view more	80	59%	14	1,130 – 1,310	$22,194	$50,539
Texas Southern University Houston, TX At Texas Southern University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	75	94%	26	820 – 1,010	$15,021	$51,848
Bob Jones University Greenville, SC At Bob Jones University, the most popular majors students study are Business...view more	74	86%	10	1,030 – 1,270	$19,773	$55,983
La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 188 degrees to students...view more	70	86%	21	1,050 – 1,270	$20,119	$54,013
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Each year, Wake Forest University awards about 154 degrees to those studying...view more	67	22%	14	1,410 – 1,510	$27,790	$61,237
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 192 degrees to those studying...view more	66	87%	17	1,230 – 1,390	$32,031	$58,889

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About Communication, General

A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.

While Communication, General has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students study Communication, General all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level sees the most graduates in Massachusetts. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Communication, General is $40,000.

Popularity of Communication, General Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Communication, General majors include Public Relations Managers, Fundraising Managers and Communications Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Communication, General can prepare you for are Public Relations Specialists, Writers and Authors and Fundraisers.

Top Paying Careers

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Public Relations Managers	$134,760	1,549	20,664	21,898	6%
Fundraising Managers	$119,200	717	9,671	10,159	5%
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,910	879	10,550	10,927	4%
Editors	$75,020	2,621	27,594	26,509	-4%
Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$73,690	4,231	41,277	42,806	4%
Public Relations Specialists	$66,750	5,908	68,035	72,157	6%
Fundraisers	$64,160	3,425	42,904	45,153	5%
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$61,900	489	5,495	5,729	4%
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$57,500	1,308	12,753	12,338	-3%
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$44,890	151	1,764	1,562	-11%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Communication, General majors.

#1 Public Relations Specialists
#2 Writers and Authors
#3 Fundraisers
#4 Editors
#5 Public Relations Managers
#6 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
#7 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
#8 Fundraising Managers
#9 Media and Communication Workers, All Other
#10 Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Student Demographics

Total Students

737

Female Students

550 (74%)

Male Students

187 (25%)

White (326, 44%)

Black or African American (137, 19%)

Hispanic or Latino (101, 14%)

U.S. Nonresident (88, 12%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (35, 5%)

Two or more races (24, 3%)

Asian (20, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (4, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, <1%)

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Communication, General

#1 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

42%

34

1,270–1,420

$32,767

$58,945

#2 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

68%

37

1,150–1,320

$27,178

$54,878

#3 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

82%

30

1,050–1,260

$28,477

$59,088

#4 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

11%

58

1,410–1,520

$27,551

$54,855

#5 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

59%

14

1,130–1,310

$22,194

$50,539

#6 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

94%

26

820–1,010

$15,021

$51,848

#7 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

86%

10

1,030–1,270

$19,773

$55,983

#8 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

86%

21

1,050–1,270

$20,119

$54,013

#9 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

22%

14

1,410–1,510

$27,790

$61,237

#10 Best College for Communication, General in the U.S.

87%

17

1,230–1,390

$32,031

$58,889

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Student Demographics

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