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Communication & Media Studies at Valdosta State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Valdosta State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Valdosta State University is in Valdosta, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 78 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Valdosta State University.

Online Class Availability at Valdosta State University

Online coursework is an option at Valdosta State University. Of 10,262 students, 4,718 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,960 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Valdosta State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Valdosta State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#4 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#7 of 14
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#44 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#125 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#268 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#689 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Valdosta State University

Graduates of Valdosta State University’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	$27,653
2 years	$28,547
3 years	$36,084
4 years	$41,514
5 years	$48,769

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Valdosta State University report median earnings of $41,514, compared with $49,491 for all Valdosta State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Valdosta State University stands at $29,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Valdosta State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Valdosta State University are 56% women (44) and 44% men (34).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Valdosta State University

Of the 67 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Valdosta State University, 57% were women (38) and 43% were men (29).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	33
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1

Minority students account for 57% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Valdosta State University, above the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Valdosta State University

Of the 11 master’s communication & media studies graduates at Valdosta State University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 73% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Valdosta State University, 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 Valdosta State University

This Communication & Media Studies program at Valdosta State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	39
Communication & Media Studies	39

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Valdosta State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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.