Communication & Media Studies at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas A&M University-College Station is in College Station, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 648 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas A&M University-College Station
Distance learning is available at Texas A&M University-College Station. Of 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-College Station’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 776 |
| Best Value | Texas | #31 of 45 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #51 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 772 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 776 |
| Best Value | Texas | #31 of 45 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #51 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Students who complete Texas A&M University-College Station’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 | $38,932 |
| 2 years | $40,068 |
| 3 years | $48,902 |
| 4 years | $54,656 |
| 5 years | $62,316 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station take home a median $54,656, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station stands at $17,782.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 82% women (532) and 18% men (116).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 440 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 81% were women (355) and 19% were men (85).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 299 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 112 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, below the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 3 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 35%.*
Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 9 doctoral communication & media studies graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, lower than the national average of 22%.*
*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 Texas A&M University-College Station
The Communication & Media Studies program at Texas A&M University-College Station breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 648 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Texas A&M University-College Station 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
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