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Communication & Media Studies at University of Dubuque

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what University of Dubuque. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Dubuque is in Dubuque, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at University of Dubuque.

Studying Online at University of Dubuque

Many students take online classes at University of Dubuque. Of 1,757 students, 98 (6%) studied exclusively online and 348 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Dubuque

Use these rankings to compare University of Dubuque’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#8 of 8
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#47 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#57 of 62
Best Value	Nationwide	#588 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#650 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Dubuque

Graduates of University of Dubuque’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,383
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$25,293
4 years	$35,733

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Dubuque earn a median of $35,733, compared with $60,384 for all University of Dubuque graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Dubuque, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Dubuque are 58% women (7) and 42% men (5).

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

Of the 12 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Dubuque, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 17% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Dubuque, below the national average of 38%.*

*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 Dubuque

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

Concentration	Graduates
Communications	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at University of Dubuque pursue many career paths. Here 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.