Communication & Media Studies at Saint Louis University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Saint Louis University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Saint Louis University is in Saint Louis, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Saint Louis University
Many students take online classes at Saint Louis University. Among 17,059 students, 1,143 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,559 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Saint Louis University
Use these rankings to compare Saint Louis University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #16 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 62 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #54 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #637 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Saint Louis University
Those who finish Saint Louis 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 | $33,947 |
| 2 years | $35,653 |
| 3 years | $44,051 |
| 4 years | $48,148 |
| 5 years | $54,797 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Saint Louis University report median earnings of $48,148, compared with $74,905 for all Saint Louis University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Saint Louis University comes in at $24,343.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Saint Louis University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Saint Louis University are 67% women (33) and 33% men (16).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Saint Louis University
Among the 40 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Saint Louis University, 65% were women (26) and 35% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Louis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Louis University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Saint Louis University
Of the 9 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Saint Louis University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Saint Louis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 33% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Saint Louis University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 49 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Saint Louis University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.