Communication & Media Studies at University of Houston
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at University of Houston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Many students take online classes at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 45 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 71 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #232 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Houston
Those who finish University of Houston’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 | $37,185 |
| 2 years | $36,401 |
| 3 years | $47,961 |
| 4 years | $56,081 |
| 5 years | $60,207 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Houston take home a median $56,081, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Houston comes in at $24,777.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Houston are 77% women (43) and 23% men (13).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 34 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Houston, 74% were women (25) and 26% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 65% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 22 master’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Houston, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 59% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than 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 Houston
This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Houston breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 53 |
| Speech Communication | 1 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. 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
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