International and Intercultural Communication
A program that focuses on the specialized knowledge and skills needed for effective communication in the international community and among people of different cultures; and that prepares individuals to function at the national and international levels as journalists, public relations specialists, travel industry representatives, intercultural trainers, and/or foreign service officers. Includes instruction in journalism, communications, intercultural and international relations, marketing and public relations, and global communications policy.
- Schools offering
- 18
- Annual completions
- 50
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $62k
About this major
A program that focuses on the specialized knowledge and skills needed for effective communication in the international community and among people of different cultures; and that prepares individuals to function at the national and international levels as journalists, public relations specialists, travel industry representatives, intercultural trainers, and/or foreign service officers. Includes instruction in journalism, communications, intercultural and international relations, marketing and public relations, and global communications policy.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public relations specialists | $70k | +4.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Public relations managers | $139k | +5.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| News analysts, reporters, and journalists | $60k | -3.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Communications teachers, postsecondary | $78k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$62k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$55k
Bachelor's
$62k
Top colleges for International and Intercultural Communication
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University | Boston, MA | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Manhattan University | Riverdale, NY | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Gordon College | Wenham, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian College | Adrian, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Springfield, MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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