Communication & Media Studies at CUNY Hunter College
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Hunter College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Hunter College sits in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 139 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at CUNY Hunter College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Hunter College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Hunter College. Of 22,538 students, 735 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Hunter College’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 59 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #21 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #51 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #257 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Graduates of CUNY Hunter College’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,241 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $40,757 |
| 4 years | $44,088 |
| 5 years | $58,558 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from CUNY Hunter College report median earnings of $44,088, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from CUNY Hunter College is $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at CUNY Hunter College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at CUNY Hunter College are 63% women (87) and 37% men (52).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Among the 139 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at CUNY Hunter College, 63% were women (87) and 37% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 48 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 34 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Minority students account for 73% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, above 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 CUNY Hunter College
The Communication & Media Studies program at CUNY Hunter College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 139 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at CUNY Hunter College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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