Master’s Degrees in Other Communication & Media Studies
Education Levels of Other Communication and Media Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 551 people earned their master's degree in other communication and media studies. This makes it the 244th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other communication and media studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 551 |
Doctor’s Degree | 60 |
Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Other Communication and Media Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for other communication and media studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other communication and media studies. About 81.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 100 |
Women | 451 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other communication and media studies master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 44 |
Black or African American | 68 |
Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
White | 205 |
International Students | 127 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 45 |
Most Popular Other Communication and Media Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other communication and media studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from USC. About 84% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Drake University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,466 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,009 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Drake. About 85% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Alabama is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from University of West Alabama. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emerson College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Emerson. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from UPenn. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Northeastern Illinois University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,344 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Northeastern Illinois University. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clemson University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Clemson. Of these students, 63% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Atlantic University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from FAU. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
South Dakota State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from South Dakota State.
Alabama A & M University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from AAMU. About 88% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Auburn. About 92% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from DU. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chatham University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communication and media studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Chatham.
Old Dominion University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Old Dominion. About 75% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from A-State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fairfield University. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,625 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Fairfield U. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern Indiana. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,751 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from USI.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other communication and media studies that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Speech Communication | 2,257 |
Communication & Media Studies | 1,166 |
Communications | 711 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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