Organizational Communication Graduate Certificates
There are 78 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Organizational Communication. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.9% of Organizational Communication graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Organizational Communication Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,789 degrees were awarded toOrganizational 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 | 1,287 |
| Master’s Degree | 498 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Organizational Communication Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Organizational Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication. About 73.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Organizational Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 11.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 5.9% |
| International Students | 2 | 5.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Organizational Communication Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 117 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Organizational Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Organizational Communication students seeking a graduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 832 graduate certificates 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 105 graduate certificates in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 50 graduate certificates 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.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 45 graduate certificates 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.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 41 graduate certificates in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Missouri State University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication from this school. 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 27 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 23 graduate certificates 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 Portland comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Franklin University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 19 graduate certificates 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.
Butler University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 17 graduate certificates 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.
Park University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 17 graduate certificates in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 16 graduate certificates 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.
Thomas Jefferson University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
