Communication & Media Studies at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 56 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Many students take online classes at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Of 11,266 students, 2,519 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #27 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #41 of 45 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #65 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #396 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #701 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Students who complete Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi’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 | $28,874 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $29,371 |
| 4 years | $33,587 |
| 5 years | $39,862 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi report median earnings of $33,587, compared with $58,286 for all Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are 79% women (44) and 21% men (12).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Among the 50 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, 78% were women (39) and 22% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 72% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, higher than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Among the 6 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, 83% were women (5) and 17% 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-Corpus Christi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, 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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
The Communication & Media Studies program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 45 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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