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Communication & Media Studies at University of the Incarnate Word

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at University of the Incarnate Word. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of the Incarnate Word sits in San Antonio, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of the Incarnate Word.

Online Class Availability at University of the Incarnate Word

Distance learning is available at University of the Incarnate Word. Among 7,047 students, 1,154 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of the Incarnate Word

These rankings give you a sense of how University of the Incarnate Word’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#34 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#43 of 45
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#54 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#68 of 71
Best Value	Nationwide	#548 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#736 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word

Graduates of University of the Incarnate Word’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,847
2 years	$31,225
3 years	$35,538
4 years	$39,903
5 years	$42,121

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn a median of $39,903, compared with $66,290 for all University of the Incarnate Word graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of the Incarnate Word stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of the Incarnate Word, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of the Incarnate Word are 68% women (25) and 32% men (12).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of the Incarnate Word

Of the 26 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of the Incarnate Word, 65% were women (17) and 35% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	17
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 65% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Incarnate Word, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of the Incarnate Word

Among the 11 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of the Incarnate Word, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of the Incarnate Word, 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 the Incarnate Word

The Communication & Media Studies program at University of the Incarnate Word offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	23
Communication & Media Studies	14

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at University of the Incarnate Word pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.