Communication & Media Studies at Bridgewater College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Bridgewater College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bridgewater College is located in Bridgewater, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Bridgewater College.
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Studying Online at Bridgewater College
Online coursework is an option at Bridgewater College. Of 1,448 students, 15 (1%) studied exclusively online and 50 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Bridgewater College
Rankings can help you compare Bridgewater College’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #17 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 162 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #111 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #518 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #586 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Bridgewater College
Graduates of Bridgewater College’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 | $29,542 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $35,072 |
| 4 years | $37,099 |
| 5 years | $47,450 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Bridgewater College report median earnings of $37,099, compared with $44,871 for all Bridgewater College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Bridgewater College stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Bridgewater College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Bridgewater College are 44% women (7) and 56% men (9).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Bridgewater College
Among the 11 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Bridgewater College, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater College, below the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Bridgewater College
Of the 5 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Bridgewater College, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Bridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Bridgewater College, above 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 Bridgewater College
This Communication & Media Studies program at Bridgewater College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Bridgewater College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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