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Overview for 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.

Careers for Political Communication Majors

A major in Political Communication is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Broadcast News Analysts - $63,920
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary - $54,010
Public Relations Specialists - $51,080
Reporters and Correspondents - $40,370

Colleges Offering a Major in Political Communication

Top 3 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Political Communication among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded*/ Percentage	Selectivity	Cost*
		George Washington University Washington, DC	33 (1.5%)
		Emerson College Boston, MA	15 (1.8%)
		University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA	1 (0.0%)
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