Political Communication
Liberal Arts •
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
What is it about?
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.
Trends
Graduates
Popularity Rank
Colleges
Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 8 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 11 students.
O's Insights on Political Communication
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 11% of graduates come from public universities.
