This study analyzes doctoral education trends in journalism and mass communications. Dissertation abstracts ( N = 643) from ACEJMC-accredited schools from 2019 to 2024 were coded; popular topics included underrepresented communities, social media, and health, and popular methods included qualitative interviews. Job postings ( N = 1,067) shared through AEJMC from 2021 to 2024 were also coded; most did not require specific research concentrations or methods, but they explicitly required teaching and professional experience. Implications for graduate students, mentors, and program directors are discussed.
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