Communication & Media Studies at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Boston University is in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 71 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Boston University.
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Studying Online at Boston University
Distance learning is available at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Boston University
These rankings give you a sense of how Boston University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #8 of 56 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 26 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #29 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #626 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Boston University
Those who finish Boston University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,757 |
| 2 years | $47,620 |
| 3 years | $57,236 |
| 4 years | $69,156 |
| 5 years | $84,361 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Boston University take home a median $69,156, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Boston University stands at $25,108.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Boston University are 68% women (48) and 32% men (23).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Boston University
Among the 51 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Boston University, 67% were women (34) and 33% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Boston University
Among the 20 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Boston University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Boston University, lower 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 Boston University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Boston University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 71 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Boston University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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