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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 244 students earned their Communications degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Colorado

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 199
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 9,430 people employed in jobs related to a communications degree, compared to 481,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Colorado

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $58,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,967. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, Colorado State grads earn an average salary of $44,704.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. 82% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

In their early career, UCCS grads earn an average salary of $40,762. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,648.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, University of Northern Colorado grads earn an average salary of $39,460.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in CO

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Communications Professors 24% $47,890
Writers and Authors 22% $55,640
Public Address System Announcers 21% $27,640
Public Relations Specialists 20% $59,990
Editors 2% $57,350
Reporters and Correspondents -4% $41,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Public Relations & Advertising 32
Journalism 5
Other Communication & Journalism 5

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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