Communication & Media Studies at Pittsburg State University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pittsburg State University is located in Pittsburg, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Pittsburg State University.
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Online Class Availability at Pittsburg State University
Many students take online classes at Pittsburg State University. Among 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Pittsburg State University
Use these rankings to compare Pittsburg State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #418 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #471 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Pittsburg State University
Graduates of Pittsburg State University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,907 |
| 2 years | $29,550 |
| 3 years | $32,132 |
| 4 years | $39,868 |
| 5 years | $50,332 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Pittsburg State University report median earnings of $39,868, compared with $48,271 for all Pittsburg State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Pittsburg State University comes in at $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Pittsburg State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Pittsburg State University are 71% women (24) and 29% men (10).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Pittsburg State University
Among the 28 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Pittsburg State University, 75% were women (21) and 25% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University, below the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Pittsburg State University
Among the 6 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Pittsburg State University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 33% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State 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 Pittsburg State University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Pittsburg State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 34 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Pittsburg State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.