### SUMMARY

 Studying Organizational Communication is not only a valuable choice, but usually a mandatory first step for undergraduates endeavoring to pursue a career as a public relations, a social media specialist, or an internal communications specialist. In fact, nationally, organizational communication is a very rare degree ranking as the 176th most popular area of study. In the last year, there were 1,498 organizational communication degrees conferred. In-state tuition for organizational communication at private universities is, on average, 3.1 times more spendy than their public fellows.

 With only 86 colleges having programs for this degree you could have a more finite list of the institutions that will have an option for you. If you are hoping to immerse yourself with other organizational communication undergrads, look at institutions in New Hampshire which have more students admitted to organizational communication than any other state. Zooming out, the top region to study organizational communication is in the New England region with [Assumption College](/colleges/assumption-college), [Nichols College](/colleges/nichols-college), and [Southern New Hampshire University](/colleges/southern-new-hampshire-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the top conference to study organizational communication is the Northeast 10 Conference with [Assumption College](/colleges/assumption-college) representing the conference. From our comprehensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best university for organizational communication is [The University of Texas at Austin](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin).

 The overall 'best' school is not necessarily the best school for every student. There are lots more factors to think about when selecting institution. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might refashion your feelings of where to go to university. Here at authority.org, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which organizational communication university is home to the best campus, the answer is [Ithaca College](/colleges/ithaca-college). If you are very interested in which school has the finest campus, we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more so we can compare every major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our selection of the college with the best student life for organizational communication is [University of Portland](/colleges/university-of-portland). Curious why? Continue reading to learn more about our top choices. Some of our conclusions will probably shock you.

 If cost is a primary factor in your choice of where you attend school, you might be cautious about [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university). [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university)&nbspis our most expensive university for organizational communication, at least for out of state attendance. That being said, we have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the expense of [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may be interested to know that organizational communication is the 188th most expensive program in America, with an average bill of $30,800. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for organizational communication on our list is California with tuition and fees at the primary institution, Pepperdine University, of $55,640. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for organizational communication is the Far West region which is best demonstrated with [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university) with a cost of $55,640, [George Fox University](/colleges/george-fox-university) with a cost of $36,750, and [University of Portland](/colleges/university-of-portland) with a cost of $47,478.

 Our cheapest region for organizational communication is the Plains region which is represented by [Park University](/colleges/park-university) with a cost of $7,999, [Southwest Baptist University](/colleges/southwest-baptist-university) with a cost of $23,600, and [Southeast Missouri State University](/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university) with a cost of $12,636. In better news, the most affordable college for organizational communication is [Cleveland State University](/colleges/cleveland-state-university). Authority.org's comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can anticipate paying about $10,900 for a degree in organizational communication. That cost inflates substantially to a median of $23,400 for an out-of-state public-school undergrad. On that note, our selection for the college with the best value for organizational communication: [Thomas Jefferson University](/colleges/thomas-jefferson-university). Here you can find our comprehensive list of the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this list is based on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for organizational communication students can vary, but within two-years of graduation students will often make in the neighborhood of $39,900. While there can be much variation in salary; top earners can bring in up to $75,600. Right out of university, the lowest earning opportunities within the organizational communication field make $21,000, which is an alright wage. The top earning grads for organizational communication attended [University of Portland](/colleges/university-of-portland)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The all-around diversity of organizational communication is subpar, being in the 30th percentile of majors nationally. The university with the highest composite diversity for organizational communication is [Southern New Hampshire University](/colleges/southern-new-hampshire-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Organizational Communication only is within the 26th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, in the 27th percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest share, 70%, of those studying organizational communication. Additionally, 69% of undergraduates pursuing an organizational communication major are women.

 The median ranking for organizational communication professors is 4.3 stars, a score which is 8% greater than the average score for all majors; which is a pretty good score. If you are interested in the most popular organizational communication professor in the country, take a look at Nils Olsen from [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university). It might be shocking, but the best ranked instructors for organizational communication according to students are found at [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university). As we including data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the college possessing comprehensively the best professors for organizational communication is [The University of Texas at Austin](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin). You can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the finest examples of instructors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult university to get into for organizational communication is [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a general list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we do hope you understand that considering academics with context mainly informed by superlatives might create problems. We at Authority encourage you to look at some of our more nuanced pages on different universities and read some of our helpful background pages on important details to think about as you progress with your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Organizational communication is the 176th most popular degree in America, with 1,498 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It narrowly lost to #175 [Music Management](/rankings/best-colleges-for-music-management).

 The degree is offered at a total of 86 colleges across the nation, and is the 190th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that slightly over 3/10ths of colleges offering organizational communication are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The new england produces the most organizational communication graduates, largely led by [Assumption College](/colleges/assumption-college), while it’s the Northeast 10 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New Hampshire ranks highest, with particular help from [Southern New Hampshire University](/colleges/southern-new-hampshire-university) and [Central Connecticut State University](/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university), which graduated 395 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study organizational communication). More students studied organizational communication as a percentage of total students at [Hampton University](/colleges/hampton-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Organizational communication is the 188th most expensive major in the nation, with a median cost of $30,756 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #189, [Bioinformatics](rankings/best-colleges-for-bioinformatics), with a median cost of $30,728).

 The Far West has the most expensive colleges with top 50 organizational communication programs led by [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university) with an annual cost of $55,640. California is the most expensive state for organizational communication also led by [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 68.16% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 31.41% less than your average private school. So make sure to take a look at public shools in your state as soon as possible.

 The most expensive top 25 college for organizational communication is [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university), which is the 48th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Franklin University](/colleges/franklin-university). It costs just $9,552 per year, and it is ranked 36th for its organizational communication program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [Southeast Missouri State University](/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university)  could be right for you, ranked #25 with an in-state cost of just $6,606. Another more affordable choice would be #23, [Cleveland State University](/colleges/cleveland-state-university) in Cuyahoga County, OH with a cost of $10,745 for in-state students and $15,290 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a major investment for most undergraduates. It is critical to be assured you justify that cash outlay. We intend for the following career and income stats to assist you in making a well informed decision when selecting your focus.

 Right out of university, Organizational Communication majors make $38,704 per year on average (close to national median 46th percentile). After a little experience in their professional lives, they can earn as high as $75,630 to as little as $21,006, but average roughly $39,947. Just so you know, that is 3% above the nation wide average.

 The most popular job for an Organizational Communication graduate is Inside Sales Representative, which by and large make near $26,000; next are Analyst and Senior Sales Representative, which normally make more or less $54,000 and $75,000 respectively.

 The best paid region for Organizational Communication graduates is New England. The best paid state for Organizational Communication alumni is MA. The highest earning conference for Organizational Communication graduates is Northeast 10 Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Organizational Communication: Median Professor Rating: 4.3 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Instructors always play a crucial role in your college experience, regardless of your major. An amazing professor might provide inspiration and set you up for future success. On the other hand, an unpleasant professor can derail your schooling or even worse... fail you!

 Organizational Communication professors boast a median student rating of 4.3 / 5, putting these professors in 84th place in the United States based on student satisfaction. For context a 4.3 rating is 7.5% above the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Organizational Communication just out-ranked those from ["Respiratory Care Therapy"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-respiratory-care-therapy), whereas ["Dance"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-dance)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Organizational Communication.

 Now for some statistics about Organizational Communication professors. Colleges located in large suburbs tend to have the best Organizational Communication professors. The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the highest rated Organizational Communication professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Organizational Communication professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Organizational Communication professors than private institutions. Finally, California has the highest rated Organizational Communication professors in the US.

 Nils Olsen, professor at [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspin Washington, DC is the most popular Organizational Communication professor in America. Lori Peters, instructor at [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspin Washington, DC is the highest rated Organizational Communication professor in the nation, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Learn which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is a particularly consequential adventure in one's life; it's an opportunity for personal growth and maturation. Undergraduates continue to find out who they can be and cultivate many of the must-have skills to become a flourishing member of society. But learning isn't completely confined to a classroom - the campus dialogue, the wild anecdote learned from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different life experience. As such, finding a diverse college vastly enriches what one gains from the time spent in school.

 Organizational Communication is a less ethnically diverse major than average\*. 70% of the nation's Organizational Communication majors are white students, followed by black students (13%), latino students (11%), and students of other races\*\*(5%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university) located in Malibu, CA.

 Additionally, Organizational Communication significatly skews female, with faintly south of seven out of ten students majoring in Organizational Communication identifying as women. [Bradley University](/colleges/bradley-university) in Peoria, IL has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another important type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Sadly, Organizational Communication ranks in the bottom 27% of programs economic diversity. 31% of its students come from low income families, 15% are from households taking in between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 25% grew up in families who earn over $110,000 a year. [Oral Roberts University](/colleges/oral-roberts-university) is the most financially diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Organizational Communication. The Rocky Mountains is the most diverse region, and the West Coast Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 1%
* Black: 13%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 70%
* Other: 5%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 31%
* Female: 69%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 31%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 15%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 25%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 62%
* Out of State: 36%
* International: 2%


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