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Earning Potential for Communication, journalism and related programs Graduates in Alberta – alis
Potential earnings for Communication, journalism and related programs graduates in Alberta range from $31,300 in their first year after graduation to $47,800 in their ninth year after graduation.
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Earnings by Post-Secondary Field of Study

Communication, journalism and related programs Field of Study

Communication and media studies

Based on Median (midpoint) earnings.
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Years after graduation
Average Salary After Graduation
Year 1 $40K
Year 2 $49K
Year 3 $57K
Year 4 $59K
Year 5 $62K
Year 6 $65K
Year 7 $69K
Year 8 $66K
Year 9 $86K
Year 10 $91K

Journalism

Based on Median (midpoint) earnings.
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Years after graduation
Average Salary After Graduation
Year 1 $32K
Year 2 $36K
Year 3 $41K
Year 4 $40K
Year 5 $40K
Year 6 $44K
Year 7 $50K
Year 8 $51K
Year 9 $55K
Year 10 $56K

Radio, television and digital communication

Based on Median (midpoint) earnings.
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Years after graduation
Average Salary After Graduation
Year 1 $30K
Year 2 $32K
Year 3 $35K
Year 4 $38K
Year 5 $38K
Year 6 $38K
Year 7 $45K
Year 8 $49K
Year 9 $46K
Year 10 $46K

Public relations, advertising and applied communication

Based on Median (midpoint) earnings.
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Years after graduation
Average Salary After Graduation
Year 1 $44K
Year 2 $49K
Year 3 $47K
Year 4 $47K
Year 5 $54K
Year 6 $53K
Year 7 $73K
Year 8 $70K
Year 9 $73K
Year 10 $72K