GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$89K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+5%
Job Growth
281K+
Total Jobs
Create and maintain a positive public image for clients. Shape how individuals, groups, or organizations are presented to the public, and may write or select the material released to various communications media. Some specialize in social media.
$48K
Starting
$89K
Average
$129K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
Typically 4 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Arts & Communications
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+5%
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Pay range
$48K–$129K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+5%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
281K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 281K to 295K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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Direct match. Median $69,780; 5% growth. 280,590 jobs; ~27,600 openings/year.