Communication & Media Studies at Boise State University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Boise State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boise State University sits in Boise, ID.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 235 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Boise State University.
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Online Class Availability at Boise State University
Online coursework is an option at Boise State University. Among 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) studied exclusively online and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Boise State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Boise State University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 27 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #232 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #460 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Boise State University
Those who finish Boise State 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 | $33,023 |
| 2 years | $34,126 |
| 3 years | $38,848 |
| 4 years | $45,544 |
| 5 years | $54,946 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Boise State University report median earnings of $45,544, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Boise State University comes in at $23,095.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Boise State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Boise State University are 64% women (150) and 36% men (85).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University
Among the 210 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Boise State University, 64% were women (135) and 36% were men (75).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 163 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 20% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, below the national average of 38%.*
*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 Boise State University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Boise State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 140 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
| Other Communication & Media | 94 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Boise State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, 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.