Communication & Media Studies at Indiana University-Indianapolis
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Indiana University-Indianapolis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
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Studying Online at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Among 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Rankings can help you compare Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #203 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis
Students who complete Indiana University-Indianapolis’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 | $35,227 |
| 2 years | $35,950 |
| 3 years | $40,476 |
| 4 years | $43,963 |
| 5 years | $47,095 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis take home a median $43,963, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis stands at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis are 71% women (39) and 29% men (16).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Among the 49 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 71% were women (35) and 29% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Of the 6 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 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 Indiana University-Indianapolis
This Communication & Media Studies program at Indiana University-Indianapolis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 54 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Indiana University-Indianapolis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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