Communication & Media Studies at East Carolina University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what East Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Carolina University sits in Greenville, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 296 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at East Carolina University.
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Online & Distance Learning at East Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at East Carolina University. Among 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) studied exclusively online and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at East Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Carolina University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #11 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 162 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from East Carolina University
Students who complete East Carolina University’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 | $33,632 |
| 2 years | $35,626 |
| 3 years | $41,439 |
| 4 years | $48,249 |
| 5 years | $56,874 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from East Carolina University report median earnings of $48,249, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from East Carolina University is $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at East Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at East Carolina University are 70% women (206) and 30% men (90).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at East Carolina University
Among the 259 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at East Carolina University, 67% were women (174) and 33% were men (85).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 173 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 50 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at East Carolina University
Among the 36 master’s communication & media studies graduates at East Carolina University, 86% were women (31) and 14% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, 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 East Carolina University
This Communication & Media Studies program at East Carolina University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 296 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at East Carolina University work across a variety of fields. 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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