Communication & Media Studies at Monmouth University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Monmouth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Monmouth University.
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Online Class Availability at Monmouth University
Distance learning is available at Monmouth University. Among 4,767 students, 220 (5%) studied exclusively online and 739 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Monmouth University
These rankings give you a sense of how Monmouth University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #18 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #65 of 135 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #120 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #335 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #704 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Monmouth University
Students who complete Monmouth University’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 | $33,372 |
| 2 years | $37,532 |
| 3 years | $47,274 |
| 4 years | $54,990 |
| 5 years | $60,135 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Monmouth University report median earnings of $54,990, compared with $69,076 for all Monmouth University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Monmouth University comes in at $26,380.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Monmouth University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Monmouth University are 65% women (44) and 35% men (24).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Monmouth University
Among the 68 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Monmouth University, 65% were women (44) and 35% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Monmouth University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Monmouth University, lower than 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 Monmouth University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Monmouth University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 68 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Monmouth University pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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