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Communication & Media Studies at University of Hartford

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

University of Hartford sits in West Hartford, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at University of Hartford.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Hartford

Online coursework is an option at University of Hartford. Among 6,015 students, 1,058 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 586 (10%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Hartford

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Hartford’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#10 of 13
Best Value	New England (Region)	#36 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#48 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#557 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#680 of 772

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Hartford

Students who complete University of Hartford’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	$31,472
2 years	$40,208
3 years	$40,862
4 years	$46,075
5 years	$52,358

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Hartford report median earnings of $46,075, compared with $64,979 for all University of Hartford graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Hartford stands at $26,374.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Hartford, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Hartford are 46% women (12) and 54% men (14).

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

Of the 13 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Hartford, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	6

Minority students account for 69% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hartford, higher than the national average of 38%.*

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

Of the 13 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Hartford, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Hartford, above 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 Hartford

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

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	26

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at University of Hartford go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.