Communication & Media Studies at Central Michigan University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Central Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Central Michigan University.
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Studying Online at Central Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Central Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Central Michigan University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #371 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #449 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Central Michigan University
Those who finish Central Michigan 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 | $34,207 |
| 2 years | $41,007 |
| 3 years | $44,636 |
| 4 years | $51,268 |
| 5 years | $59,377 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Central Michigan University earn a median of $51,268, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Central Michigan University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Central Michigan University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Central Michigan University are 65% women (24) and 35% men (13).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University
Among the 28 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Central Michigan University, 64% were women (18) and 36% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Central Michigan University
Of the 7 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Central Michigan University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 14% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Central Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 36 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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