Political Communication
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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University of Chicago
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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 17 Political Communication degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, 65% percent of whom are men and the other 35% percent are women. Did you know that Minnesota has more students being granted a degree in Political Communication than any other state? In fact, Minnesota granted 10 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.
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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
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Student Demographics
Total Students
17
Female Students
6 (35%)
Male Students
11 (64%)
White (13, 76%)
Hispanic or Latino (3, 18%)
Black or African American (1, 6%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)
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