Communications
Northeastern University · Boston, MA
Northeastern University offers Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's programs in Communications. The Bachelor program, with 132 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $80,191 four years after completion, which is 46% above the national median for Communications programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Public Relations Managers, Fundraising Managers, and Communications Teachers, Postsecondary. The median salary for Public Relations Managers is $134,760.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$80,191
Completers
132
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
$97,115
Completers
0
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Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
Not reported
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $134,760 | Not reported | 72,760 |
| Fundraising Managers | $119,200 | Not reported | 31,810 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,910 | Not reported | 28,520 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $66,750 | 5% | 275,550 |
| Fundraisers | $64,160 | 4% | 101,730 |
Show 3 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $61,900 | Not reported | 23,230 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $57,500 | -4% | 45,020 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $44,890 | Not reported | 25,070 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$66,162
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,162
Graduation Rate
90.5%
Total Enrollment
17,326
Same Program at Other Institutions
- University of Pennsylvania — $114,266
- Northwestern University — $93,541
- Cornell University — $88,463
- Santa Clara University — $84,206
- Boston College — $83,586
Rankings Featuring This Program
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Master's Communications Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Job Growth Master's Business Programs
- Highest Job Growth Master's Communications Technology Programs