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Communication & Media Studies at Boise State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Media Studies at Boise State University
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.

Communication & Media Studies earnings compared with all majors at Boise State University

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).

Boise State University gender breakdown of Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication & Media Studies majors at Boise State University

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

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