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Communications Salaries Dip as STEM Fields Thrive

4/15/2025

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Communications degrees are popular in the U.S., yet starting salaries are projected to decline from $62,205 to $60,353 by 2025.
A 3% decrease in communications salaries contrasts with rising salaries in STEM fields.
Employers' preference for AI over human workers may threaten job stability in communications.
Financial concerns may drive students to pursue higher-paying degrees in computer science and engineering.

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Story summary

Communications degrees are popular in the U.S., yet starting salaries are projected to decline from $62,205 to $60,353 by 2025.
A 3% decrease in communications salaries contrasts with rising salaries in STEM fields.
Employers' preference for AI over human workers may threaten job stability in communications.
Financial concerns may drive students to pursue higher-paying degrees in computer science and engineering.