Organizational Communication Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 78 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.0% of Organizational Communication graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Organizational Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,789 people earned theirOrganizational Communication majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Organizational Communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,287 |
| Master’s Degree | 498 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Organizational Communication Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,317 |
| 4 years | $55,248 |
| 5 years | $64,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 67.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 416 |
| Women | 871 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Organizational Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 694 | 53.9% |
| Asian | 26 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 11.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 132 | 10.3% |
| International Students | 51 | 4.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Organizational Communication Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 117 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Organizational Communication students seeking a bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 832 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 105 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Missouri State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Murray State University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Portland comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Franklin University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Butler University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Park University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Southern College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Organizational Communication that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4,077 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4,061 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1,296 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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