Communication & Media Studies at West Virginia State University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia State University sits in Institute, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 communication & media studies degrees were granted at West Virginia State University.
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Studying Online at West Virginia State University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia State University. Of 3,246 students, 558 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,071 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at West Virginia State University
Rankings can help you compare West Virginia State University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from West Virginia State University
Those who finish West Virginia State University’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 | $23,227 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $32,224 |
| 4 years | $37,669 |
| 5 years | $35,928 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from West Virginia State University take home a median $37,669, compared with $37,688 for all West Virginia State University graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from West Virginia State University comes in at $30,788.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at West Virginia State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at West Virginia State University are 36% women (4) and 64% men (7).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia State University
Of the 9 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at West Virginia State University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia State University, below the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at West Virginia State University
Among the 2 master’s communication & media studies graduates at West Virginia State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at West Virginia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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 West Virginia State University
The Communication & Media Studies program at West Virginia State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 9 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at West Virginia State University 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.