Name: Communication and Media Studies (CIP 09.01): international graduates and related occupations
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2,473

International graduates, 2024–25

1,528 bachelor's · 636 master's · 136 doctoral

12 months

OPT after graduation

1,193

Four-year schools that offer it

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Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Public Relations SpecialistsSOC 27-303123,000 openings a year · 500 LCA filings23,000+1.8%$74,750500

Public Relations ManagersSOC 11-20326,100 openings a year · 73 LCA filings6,100+5.7%$146,91073

Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsSOC 13-116182,000 openings a year · 5,136 LCA filings82,000+7%$78,7605,136

Writers and AuthorsSOC 27-304311,900 openings a year · 40 LCA filings11,900−0.3%$76,91040

College teaching in this field: Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology