Communication & Media Studies at Northern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Northern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Kentucky University is located in Highland Heights, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 63 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Northern Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Northern Kentucky University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #107 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #512 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Students who complete Northern Kentucky 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 | $36,949 |
| 2 years | $37,399 |
| 3 years | $40,874 |
| 4 years | $44,868 |
| 5 years | $55,596 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Northern Kentucky University report median earnings of $44,868, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Northern Kentucky University comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Northern Kentucky University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 68% women (43) and 32% men (20).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Of the 57 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Northern Kentucky University, 72% were women (41) and 28% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Among the 6 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Northern Kentucky University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.
| 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 Northern Kentucky University, below 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 Northern Kentucky University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Northern Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 63 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Northern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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