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Communication & Media Studies at University of Central Florida

Communication & Media Studies at University of Central Florida

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what University of Central Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Central Florida is in Orlando, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 368 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Central Florida.

Online Class Availability at University of Central Florida

Distance learning is available at University of Central Florida. Of 69,713 students, 12,508 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 31,060 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Central Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of Central Florida’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #7 of 21
Best Value Florida #9 of 21
Best Value Southeast (Region) #10 of 162
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #40 of 162
Best Value Nationwide #124 of 772
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #214 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Central Florida

Students who complete University of Central Florida’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Media Studies at University of Central Florida
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,232
2 years $28,462
3 years $36,783
4 years $38,915
5 years $48,282

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Central Florida report median earnings of $38,915, compared with $55,077 for all University of Central Florida graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Media Studies earnings compared with all majors at University of Central Florida

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Central Florida is $21,854.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Central Florida, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Central Florida are 72% women (264) and 28% men (104).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Florida

Among the 362 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Central Florida, 72% were women (259) and 28% were men (103).

University of Central Florida gender breakdown of Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 187
Hispanic / Latino 97
Black / African American 43
Asian 11
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 19
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication & Media Studies majors at University of Central Florida

Minority students account for 47% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, above the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Central Florida

Among the 5 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Central Florida, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

University of Central Florida gender breakdown of Communication & Media Studies Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication & Media Studies majors at University of Central Florida

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, higher than 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 University of Central Florida

The Communication & Media Studies program at University of Central Florida breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Speech Communication 368

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at University of Central Florida work across a variety of fields. 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

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