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#1

#1 Best College for Political Communication in the U.S.

George Washington University
Washington, DC

At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

55

SAT Score

1,360–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$53,272

#2

#2 Best College for Political Communication in the U.S.

American University
Washington, DC

At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,300–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$56,168

#3

#3 Best College for Political Communication in the U.S.

Emerson College
Boston, MA

At Emerson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Creative Writing, and Journalism. In fact, Emerson College grants 298 degrees per year to Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,270–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$60,003

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About 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 91 Political Communication degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 35% percent of whom are men and the other 65% 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 88 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Political Communication is $41,400.

Popularity of Political Communication Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Political Communication majors include Public Relations Managers, Communications Teachers, Postsecondary and Public Relations Specialists. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Political Communication can prepare you for are Public Relations Specialists, Fundraisers and Public Relations Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Political Communication majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Political Communication majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
91
Female Students
59 (64%)
Male Students
32 (35%)

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