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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan

163 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Communication & Media Studies is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 123
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 56.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 12,210 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 Michigan

A typical salary for a communications grad in the state is $58,150, compared to a typical salary of $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,962. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

#3

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,543. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. 69% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

#9

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,408. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in MI

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Communications Professors 11% $70,980
Public Relations Specialists 9% $56,690
Writers and Authors 8% $54,580
Public Address System Announcers -3% $0
Editors -4% $52,740
Reporters and Correspondents -10% $36,890
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $28,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 104
Public Relations & Advertising 23
Journalism 8

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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