Communications Schools
In Albuquerque, New Mexico
There are 2 communications schools in Albuquerque for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the communications academic community in Albuquerque, and the future trends. Academia in communications includes communications training at the communications bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Albuquerque Vs. New Mexico Communications Employment
| Albuquerque | 1,110 |
| New Mexico | 2,240 |
Of the 2,240 communications professionals employed in New Mexico, 1,110 work in Albuquerque. Between 2006 and 2010, in Albuquerque, there has been a 25% growth in the number of communications professionals. As the number of communications professionals in Albuquerque has increased, overall employment in Albuquerque has also increased.
Albuquerque Vs. New Mexico Communications employment growth
| 1,730 | 2,730 | 2,510 | 2,300 | 2,240 |
| 890 | 1,510 | 1,380 | 1,160 | 1,110 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Mexico
- Dark Yellow: Albuquerque
Communications VS. All professions salaries in Albuquerque
| $39,007 | $41,350 | $43,372 | $42,650 | $43,715 |
| $35,960 | $37,350 | $38,800 | $40,170 | $41,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Communications in Albuquerque
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Albuquerque
As the number of communications professionals in Albuquerque has grown, salaries for communications professionals have also increased. In 2010 communications professionals in Albuquerque reportedly earned an average salary of $43,715 per year. The average salary for communications professionals in Albuquerque was $39,007 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of communications professionals in Albuquerque is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Communications professionals in Albuquerque
10th percentile |
$25,813 |
25th percentile |
$30,412 |
50th percentile |
$38,473 |
75th percentile |
$47,455 |
90th percentile |
$63,038 |
Communications professionals in Albuquerque make a median yearly salary of $38,473. The difference in pay between the communications professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 144%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $25,813 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $63,038 per year.
Average Salaries for Communications professionals and related professions in Albuquerque
Visual Communications |
$36,847 |
Communications |
$43,715 |
Creative Writing |
$52,070 |
Advertising |
$62,010 |
Fashion Marketing |
$62,365 |
Public Relations |
$76,290 |
Marketing |
$89,780 |
Business |
$91,462 |
Communications professional salaries in Albuquerque are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Communications schools in Albuquerque
Many of Albuquerque's communications professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited communications schools in the city.
Communications Programs Offered In Albuquerque
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in communications offered by Albuquerque's communications schools.
Student Completed Communications Degrees In Albuquerque
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
41 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 41 |
In 2010 approximately 41 students graduated from communications courses.