Organizational Communication Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Organizational Communication is offered at 78 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Organizational Communication. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of Organizational Communication graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Organizational Communication Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,789 students 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 | 1,287 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 498 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Organizational Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Organizational Communication students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 70.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 98 |
| Women | 238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Organizational Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 50.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 21.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 5.7% |
| Race Unknown | 22 | 6.5% |
| International Students | 7 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Organizational Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 117 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 832 people received their master's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master'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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master'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.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master'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.
Cleveland State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master'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.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 41 master'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.
Southeast Missouri State University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Murray State University is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master'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.
University of Portland is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master'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.
Franklin University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Organizational Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Butler University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Organizational Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Park University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master'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.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Organizational Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Organizational Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Southern College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Organizational Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Organizational Communication. This school awarded 16 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Organizational Communication that also offer master’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
