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Communication & Media Studies at University of Georgia

If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Georgia is in Athens, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 155 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at University of Georgia.

Online Class Availability at University of Georgia

Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Georgia

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Georgia’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 14
Best Value	Georgia	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#20 of 162
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#197 of 772

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 14
Best Value	Georgia	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#20 of 162
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#197 of 772

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Georgia

Those who finish University of Georgia’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	$38,528
2 years	$36,992
3 years	$42,647
4 years	$51,314
5 years	$62,709

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Georgia earn a median of $51,314, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Georgia is $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Georgia, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Georgia are 70% women (109) and 30% men (46).

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

Among the 112 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Georgia, 70% were women (78) and 30% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	81
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	6
Asian	3
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 25% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, lower than the national average of 38%.*

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

Of the 21 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 57% were women (12) and 43% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, below the national average of 35%.*

Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at University of Georgia

Among the 10 doctoral communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Georgia, lower than 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 Georgia

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

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	119
Communication & Media Studies	36

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

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