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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.

Colleges Offering a Major in Political Communication

Top 3 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Political Communication among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Emerson College
Boston, MA
 14
(1.7%)
Highly Selective$28,848 
George Washington University
Washington, DC
 29
(1.2%)
Highly Selective$41,610 
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
 2
(0.1%)
Less Selective$11,536 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.