Communication & Media Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 1,276 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.8% of Communication & Media Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 55,210 degrees were awarded toCommunication & Media Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communication & Media Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 94 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,252 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43,557 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,769 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 538 |
Earnings of Communication & Media Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies of $49,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,014 |
| 4 years | $49,526 |
| 5 years | $57,312 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies. About 76.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 192 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communication & Media Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 62.8% |
| Asian | 7 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 15.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 7 | 2.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,403 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 649 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 648 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 628 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 598 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 514 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 467 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 455 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 412 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 380 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 376 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 370 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 368 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 355 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 337 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 334 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 313 graduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Communication & Media Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 32,944 |
| Communication, General | 11,299 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 8,694 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2,273 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Communication & Media Studies that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19,636 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Journalism | 11,334 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
| Publishing | 340 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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