Communication & Media Studies at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 243 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 98 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 772 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 98 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $47,495 |
| 2 years | $46,402 |
| 3 years | $53,167 |
| 4 years | $55,860 |
| 5 years | $69,450 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $55,860, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at $18,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 75% women (183) and 25% men (60).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 121 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 69% were women (83) and 31% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 78 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 82% were women (64) and 18% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 26% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 35%.*
Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 9 doctoral communication & media studies degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*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 Purdue University-Main Campus
This Communication & Media Studies program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 2 |
| Speech Communication | 241 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below 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.
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