Communication & Media Studies at University of Central Missouri
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Missouri. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at University of Central Missouri.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Central Missouri
Many students take online classes at University of Central Missouri. Of 12,857 students, 1,512 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,668 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Central Missouri
Use these rankings to compare University of Central Missouri’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #7 of 16 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #40 of 62 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #422 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Central Missouri
Students who complete University of Central Missouri’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,044 |
| 2 years | $37,348 |
| 3 years | $43,922 |
| 4 years | $45,988 |
| 5 years | $51,791 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Central Missouri report median earnings of $45,988, compared with $64,129 for all University of Central Missouri graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Central Missouri stands at $22,312.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Central Missouri, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Central Missouri are 58% women (14) and 42% men (10).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Missouri
Among the 14 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Central Missouri, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Missouri.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Missouri, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Central Missouri
Among the 10 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Central Missouri, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Central Missouri.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Central Missouri, 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 University of Central Missouri
The Communication & Media Studies program at University of Central Missouri breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at University of Central Missouri 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
- 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.