CaliGrad87 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I was recently accepted into the M.A. in Media & Public Affairs program at George Washington University. Just wanted to see if anyone here is a current or past student who can tell me a little more about what the program is like and how it has/hasn't helped with your career goals. Or if you are someone working in the political communications/journalism field, what your perception of the program is? Thank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyRiteHere Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Unless you have previous experience, I would be wary of a degree like this. Its going to run you probably 100k all in when most entry level media jobs pay 50-60k...Which means about 3500 dollars a month for 2000 a month loan payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemonics2 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Honestly, GWU is the place to be for studying the crossroads of media analysis and political science/public affairs. Sure, it is expensive, but there is a lot to be said about this program. MA's are not at all worthless, particularly in a subfield like that which has practical applications if you want to work for the likes of Pew or for the federal government or similar organization in a planning capacity. CaliGrad87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliGrad87 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks for the responses. For the record, I have about 3 years of communications/marketing/editorial experience. One of the good things about the program is classes are at night, so you can work fulltime while studying, which helps mediate the costs a bit. And I don't have any undergrad debt, so this would be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyRiteHere Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Oh that changes things. Do it then. Congrats! CaliGrad87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkrgal85 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I was recently accepted into the M.A. in Media & Public Affairs program at George Washington University. Just wanted to see if anyone here is a current or past student who can tell me a little more about what the program is like and how it has/hasn't helped with your career goals. Or if you are someone working in the political communications/journalism field, what your perception of the program is? Thank! I applied to their undergrad program in this field, and I was wait listed. You will love it. DO IT!!!!!! CaliGrad87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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