Communication & Media Studies at Marist University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Marist University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Marist University is in Poughkeepsie, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 161 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Marist University.
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Studying Online at Marist University
Distance learning is available at Marist University. Among 6,356 students, 493 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,799 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Marist University
Rankings can help you compare Marist University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 135 |
| Best Value | New York | #56 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 776 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #129 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #750 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Marist University
Those who finish Marist 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 | $39,947 |
| 2 years | $41,087 |
| 3 years | $51,739 |
| 4 years | $62,340 |
| 5 years | $72,563 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Marist University earn a median of $62,340, compared with $73,700 for all Marist University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Marist University stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Marist University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Marist University are 52% women (84) and 48% men (77).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Marist University
Of the 161 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Marist University, 52% were women (84) and 48% were men (77).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Marist University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 123 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Marist University, below 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 Marist University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Marist University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 129 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 32 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Marist University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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