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Job outlook for communication studies professors in the United States
Are communication studies professor jobs in demand?
Communication studies professor job and salary trends over time
Communication studies professor jobs over time
Communication studies professor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 771 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 802 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 821 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 821 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 811 | 0.00% |
Average communication studies professor salary over time
Communication studies professor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,318 | $29.48 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | $60,973 | $29.31 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $59,488 | $28.60 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $57,416 | $27.60 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $56,665 | $27.24 | +3.5% |
Communication studies professor jobs by state
Most common states for communication studies professors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 92 | 13% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 50 | 8% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 315 | 6% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 115 | 6% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 48 | 6% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 412 | 5% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 205 | 5% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 90 | 5% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 34 | 5% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 814 | 4% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 158 | 4% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 133 | 4% |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 119 | 4% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 118 | 4% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 356 | 3% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 275 | 3% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 193 | 3% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 41 | 3% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 37 | 3% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 33 | 3% |
Communication Studies Professor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of communication studies professor experts
North Carolina State University
Skidmore College
Ashford University
What will help Communication Studies Professors increase their earning potential?
Alex Holte PhD: When you are starting out at any career, it is important to negotiate your salary. Many candidates feel that they have to accept their first offer, but in reality, at many jobs, there is some room for negotiation. Be mindful however, to not request a salary that is much higher than what is being offered as they may feel like a compromise would not be possible and move on to the next candidate.
Jane Kuandre
Associate ProfessorWhat will help Communication Studies Professors increase their earning potential?
Jane Kuandre: Networking is crucial for career advancement in academia as it allows individuals to establish collaborations, gain access to resources, and stay updated on the latest research trends.
Aurelie Matheron
Assistant Professor of FrenchSkidmore College
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
What Communication Studies Professor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Aurelie Matheron: Leadership: you will be in positions of leading a program/department. Learn from current chairs by observing their own skills during meetings and moments of decision. Collaboration: develop interpersonal and interprofessional relationships that will allow you to build collaborative projects (interdepartmental courses, for instance).
What will help Communication Studies Professors increase their earning potential?
Aurelie Matheron: Do some research online about how much someone earns at your stage of the career. If there is a significant gap, point out (diplomatically) that, because of your extensive experience in XYZ, you would like to get a X% increase in your salary. Be reasonable: if you want a 3% increase, ask for 5% (not 10% or more). Justify your negotiation: why should they pay me more? What experience can I show them to justify my request? If you have a higher offer from another place, you can say that “I have received another generous offer and would like to know about the possibility for matching that offer.” Salary is not the only thing you can negotiate: office space, computer/laptop, sabbaticals, course release, etc. Again, be reasonable: if you think you are entitled to XYZ requests, you also have to show why.
Fabio Lanza
ProfessorAshford University
History
What will help Communication Studies Professors increase their earning potential?
Fabio Lanza: Difficult to say, given how quickly things change. Digital humanities was and still is fashionable and important. Public history (museum, exhibitions, outreach). And teaching.