Political Communication at American University in Washington, DC
Communication & Journalism Master's
CIP 09.0904
Total Graduates
33
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
36%
12 of 33
Female Graduates
64%
21 of 33
Annual Tuition
$55,724
In-state rate
Program Popularity
#2
of 3 colleges nationally
33.3%
Produces more graduates than 33.3% of colleges offering this program
91
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Political Communication.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 09.0904
Program Family Communication & Journalism
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 33 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 36% male, 64% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Public relations specialists
Primary Occupation$69,780
Median Annual Salary
$40,750 $129,480
10th percentile 90th percentile
280,590 employed nationally +4.8% projected growth
Related Occupations
Fundraisers +4.3%
$66,490 Public relations managers +5%
$138,520 News analysts, reporters, and journalists -3.9%
$60,280 Communications teachers, postsecondary +2.1%
$77,800 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name American University
Location Washington, DC
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $55,724
Out-of-State Tuition $55,724
Average Net Price $40,189
Program Information
CIP Code: 09.0904
CIP Family: 09
IPEDS ID:
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