---

Communication & Media Studies at National University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at National University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

National University is located in San Diego, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at National University.

Online Class Availability at National University

Online coursework is an option at National University. Among 22,115 students, 18,317 (83%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 799 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at National University

Rankings can help you compare National University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#50 of 133
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#66 of 162
Best Value	California	#118 of 133
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#143 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#259 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#697 of 772

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from National University

Those who finish National 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	$49,269
2 years	$53,775
3 years	$68,778
4 years	$67,877
5 years	$71,817

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from National University report median earnings of $67,877, compared with $69,656 for all National University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at National University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at National University are 50% women (13) and 50% men (13).

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at National University

Among the 26 master’s communication & media studies graduates at National University, 50% were women (13) and 50% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at National University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at National University, higher 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 National University

The Communication & Media Studies program at National University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communications	26

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at National University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.