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Communication & Media Studies at Purdue University Northwest

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Purdue University Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Purdue University Northwest.

Studying Online at Purdue University Northwest

Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Purdue University Northwest

Use these rankings to compare Purdue University Northwest’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#7 of 17
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 98
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#17 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#92 of 98
Best Value	Nationwide	#190 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#697 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Purdue University Northwest

Those who finish Purdue University Northwest’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	$31,096
2 years	$23,166
3 years	$33,339
4 years	$34,462
5 years	$45,137

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Purdue University Northwest earn a median of $34,462, compared with $63,767 for all Purdue University Northwest graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Purdue University Northwest comes in at $28,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Purdue University Northwest, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 59% women (35) and 41% men (24).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest

Among the 52 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Purdue University Northwest, 60% were women (31) and 40% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	8
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 44% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Purdue University Northwest

Of the 7 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, above 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 Purdue University Northwest

This Communication & Media Studies program at Purdue University Northwest includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	59

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Purdue University Northwest pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.