Communication & Media Studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is located in Rexburg, ID.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 141 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University-Idaho.
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Online Class Availability at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Distance learning is available at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Among 45,585 students, 25,139 (55%) studied exclusively online and 14,323 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rankings can help you compare Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #454 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho
Those who finish Brigham Young University-Idaho’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 | $29,783 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $30,650 |
| 4 years | $39,994 |
| 5 years | $49,858 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho earn a median of $39,994, compared with $46,835 for all Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho is $13,207.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho are 62% women (88) and 38% men (53).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Among the 141 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Brigham Young University-Idaho, 62% were women (88) and 38% were men (53).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University-Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 105 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University-Idaho, below 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 Brigham Young University-Idaho
The Communication & Media Studies program at Brigham Young University-Idaho includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 141 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Brigham Young University-Idaho pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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
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