Mass Communication/Media Studies at American University in Washington, DC
Communication & Journalism Master's
CIP 09.0102
Total Graduates
78
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
21%
16 of 78
Female Graduates
79%
62 of 78
Annual Tuition
$55,724
In-state rate
Available Degrees for Mass Communication/Media Studies
Program Popularity
#4
of 55 colleges nationally
92.7%
Produces more graduates than 92.7% of colleges offering this program
1,166
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 09.0102
Program Family Communication & Journalism
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 78 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 21% male, 79% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Editors
Primary Occupation$75,260
Median Annual Salary
$36,200 $140,840
10th percentile 90th percentile
95,480 employed nationally +0.6% projected growth
Related Occupations
Public relations managers +5%
$138,520 Writers and authors +3.6%
$72,270 News analysts, reporters, and journalists -3.9%
$60,280 Communications teachers, postsecondary +2.1%
$77,800 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name American University
Location Washington, DC
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $55,724
Out-of-State Tuition $55,724
Average Net Price $40,189
Program Information
CIP Code: 09.0102
CIP Family: 09
IPEDS ID:
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