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About Political Communication

A program that focuses on human and media communication in the political process and that prepares individuals to function as members of political and public affairs organizations, political campaign staffs, and related government and media entities. Includes instruction in media effects, political speaking and debating, political advertising and marketing, image management, political journalism, opinion polling, and aspects of print and broadcast media related to the production and distribution of media messages in political settings.

Of the 65 Political Communication degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 38% percent of whom are men and the other 62% percent are women. Did you know that District of Columbia has more students being granted a degree in Political Communication than any other state? In fact, District of Columbia granted 42 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Political Communication is $41,400.

Popularity of Political Communication Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Political Communication degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Political Communication majors include Public Relations Managers, Communications Teachers, Postsecondary and Public Relations Specialists. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Political Communication can prepare you for are Public Relations Specialists, Fundraisers and News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Political Communication majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Political Communication majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
65
Female Students
40 (61%)
Male Students
25 (38%)
White (44, 68%)
Hispanic or Latino (7, 11%)
Asian (4, 6%)
Black or African American (3, 5%)
Two or more races (3, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 5%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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