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Communication & Media Studies at University of Colorado Boulder

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Boulder sits in Boulder, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 220 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Colorado Boulder.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 27
Best Value	Colorado	#9 of 11
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#25 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#49 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#508 of 772

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 27
Best Value	Colorado	#9 of 11
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#25 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#49 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#508 of 772

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Those who finish University of Colorado Boulder’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	$40,409
2 years	$39,762
3 years	$51,103
4 years	$56,211
5 years	$67,405

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Colorado Boulder take home a median $56,211, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Colorado Boulder is $17,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 60% women (132) and 40% men (88).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 191 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 61% were women (116) and 39% were men (75).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	148
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	12
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 20% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 6 master’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6

Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 23 doctoral communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 57% were women (13) and 43% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, above 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 University of Colorado Boulder

This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Colorado Boulder breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	165
Communication & Media Studies	55

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.