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Communication & Media Studies at University of the Pacific

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what University of the Pacific. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of the Pacific is in Stockton, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at University of the Pacific.

Studying Online at University of the Pacific

Online coursework is an option at University of the Pacific. Of 6,944 students, 81 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of the Pacific

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$31,851
3 years	$42,789
4 years	$50,988
5 years	$61,580

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of the Pacific report median earnings of $50,988, compared with $101,727 for all University of the Pacific graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of the Pacific comes in at $20,485.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of the Pacific, by degree type.

Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of the Pacific are 62% women (13) and 38% men (8).

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

Of the 16 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of the Pacific, 56% were women (9) and 44% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific, higher than the national average of 38%.*

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

Among the 5 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of the Pacific, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific, 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 the Pacific

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

Concentration	Graduates
Communications	16
Speech Communication	5

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at University of the Pacific go on to a range of careers. Below 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.