Political Communication

A program that focuses on human and media communication in the political process and that prepares individuals to function as members of political and public affairs organizations, political campaign staffs, and related government and media entities. Includes instruction in media effects, political speaking and debating, political advertising and marketing, image management, political journalism, opinion polling, and aspects of print and broadcast media related to the production and distribution of media messages in political settings.

Of the 65 Political Communication degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 38% percent of whom are men and the other 62% percent are women. Did you know that District of Columbia has more students being granted a degree in Political Communication than any other state? In fact, District of Columbia granted 42 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Political Communication is $41,400.