Communication & Media Studies at Alcorn State University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Alcorn State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Alcorn State University is located in Alcorn State, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Alcorn State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Alcorn State University
Online coursework is an option at Alcorn State University. Of 2,995 students, 642 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,762 (59%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Alcorn State University comes in at $29,600.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Alcorn State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Alcorn State University are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Alcorn State University
Among the 7 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Alcorn State University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Alcorn 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 Alcorn State University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Alcorn State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Alcorn State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, 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
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