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Communication & Media Studies at American Public University System

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what American Public University System. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American Public University System sits in Charles Town, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 72 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at American Public University System.

Online & Distance Learning at American Public University System

American Public University System is a fully online institution, so Communication & Media Studies coursework can be completed remotely.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from American Public University System comes in at $24,555.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at American Public University System, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at American Public University System are 60% women (43) and 40% men (29).

Communication & Media Studies Associate’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 46 associate’s communication & media studies graduates at American Public University System, 59% were women (27) and 41% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	7
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 52% of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System, lower than the national average of 63%.*

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at American Public University System

Of the 26 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at American Public University System, 62% were women (16) and 38% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	7
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 38% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System, higher than 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 American Public University System

The Communication & Media Studies program at American Public University System includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	72

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at American Public University System go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.