Communication & Media Studies at University of Kansas
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 112 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Kansas.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 62 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #331 of 772 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 62 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #331 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Kansas
Graduates of University of Kansas’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 | $35,383 |
| 2 years | $41,106 |
| 3 years | $44,973 |
| 4 years | $52,304 |
| 5 years | $60,475 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Kansas take home a median $52,304, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Kansas comes in at $22,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Kansas are 54% women (60) and 46% men (52).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Among the 88 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Kansas, 52% were women (46) and 48% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 4 master’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Kansas, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at University of Kansas
Of the 9 doctoral communication & media studies graduates at University of Kansas, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas, 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 Kansas
The Communication & Media Studies program at University of Kansas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 8 |
| Speech Communication | 101 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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