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Communication & Media Studies at University of Denver

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what University of Denver. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Denver is located in Denver, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 184 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at University of Denver.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Denver

Many students take online classes at University of Denver. Of 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Denver

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Denver’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 27
Best Value	Colorado	#11 of 11
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#27 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#106 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#728 of 772

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 27
Best Value	Colorado	#11 of 11
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#27 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#106 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#728 of 772

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Denver

Students who complete University of Denver’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	$48,185
2 years	$47,871
3 years	$55,299
4 years	$60,666
5 years	$71,213

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Denver earn a median of $60,666, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Denver comes in at $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Denver, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Denver are 76% women (140) and 24% men (44).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Denver

Of the 68 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Denver, 63% were women (43) and 37% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Denver

Of the 85 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Denver, 80% were women (68) and 20% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	50
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	7
Asian	3
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Denver, above the national average of 35%.*

Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at University of Denver

Of the 2 doctoral communication & media studies graduates at University of Denver, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 Denver

This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Denver offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	166
Communication & Media Studies	11
Other Communication & Media	7

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at University of Denver pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.