Communication & Media Studies at Alabama State University
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Alabama State University sits in Montgomery, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Alabama State University.
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Online Class Availability at Alabama State University
Many students take online classes at Alabama State University. Among 4,081 students, 548 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,080 (75%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Alabama State University
Rankings can help you compare Alabama State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #14 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #158 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #449 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #770 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Alabama State University
Graduates of Alabama State University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,687 |
| 2 years | $23,207 |
| 3 years | $27,536 |
| 4 years | $33,507 |
| 5 years | $37,881 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Alabama State University earn a median of $33,507, compared with $42,392 for all Alabama State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Alabama State University comes in at $32,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Alabama State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Alabama State University are 62% women (15) and 38% men (9).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Alabama State University
Among the 24 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Alabama State University, 62% were women (15) and 38% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Alabama State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Alabama State University, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Alabama State University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Alabama State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Alabama State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.