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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Connecticut

46 students earned Communications degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 72nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 46

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Connecticut

There are 4,200 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Connecticut

Communications grads earn an average of $71,260 in the state and $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Connecticut that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

#2

University of Hartford

West Hartford
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $40,544 after graduation.

#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,633. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,974. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in CT

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 8% $67,520
Writers and Authors 6% $74,860
Communications Professors 5% $82,880
Public Address System Announcers 0% $0
Editors -8% $64,860
Radio and Television Announcers -9% $28,290
Reporters and Correspondents -14% $35,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Public Relations & Advertising 74
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 28
Journalism 19

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

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