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Doctoral (Research)-9% vs national median72 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Texas A&M University

Ranked 24th of 28 doctoral (research) programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$77,901
middle 50%: $66,514 – $99,460
Median · 5 years out
$77,901
middle 50%: $70,227 – $108,603
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Texas A&M University's doctoral (research) program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $77,901 one year after graduating, rising to $77,901 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $85,412 for this field, ranking 24th of 28 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.5 yrs
≈ $4,623 total interest

Same major at other universities

Regent University
$83,805 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$82,614 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$82,379 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$80,778 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$80,729 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$77,674 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$76,770 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$76,305 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$74,015 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Texas A&M University

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$186,537 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$180,116 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$156,283 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$144,354 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$134,215 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$124,690 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$122,898 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$120,639 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$119,132 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$115,828 · 5 yrs out
Veterinary Medicine (Doctorate)
$115,828 · 5 yrs out

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