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Communication & Media Studies at Alabama A & M University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Alabama A & M University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Alabama A & M University sits in Normal, AL.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Alabama A & M University.

Online & Distance Learning at Alabama A & M University

Online coursework is an option at Alabama A & M University. Of 7,295 students, 325 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,821 (66%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Alabama A & M University

Rankings can help you compare Alabama A & M University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alabama	#4 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#10 of 14
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#67 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#110 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#352 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#639 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Alabama A & M University

Those who finish Alabama A & M University’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,780

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Alabama A & M University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Alabama A & M University are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Alabama A & M University

Among the 11 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Alabama A & M University, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Alabama A & M University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	9
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 82% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Alabama A & M University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Alabama A & M University

The Communication & Media Studies program at Alabama A & M University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Communication & Media	11

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Alabama A & M University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Fundraisers	$118,069
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Fundraising Managers	$90,350
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$69,171

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.