Communication & Media Studies at Clayton State University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Clayton State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Clayton State University is in Morrow, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Clayton State University.
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Online Class Availability at Clayton State University
Online coursework is an option at Clayton State University. Among 6,163 students, 2,420 (39%) studied exclusively online and 2,304 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Clayton State University
Rankings can help you compare Clayton State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #14 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #154 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #766 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Clayton State University
Graduates of Clayton 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 | $26,604 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $30,243 |
| 4 years | $32,771 |
| 5 years | $39,837 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Clayton State University report median earnings of $32,771, compared with $49,844 for all Clayton State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Clayton State University is $35,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Clayton State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Clayton State University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Clayton State University
Of the 11 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Clayton State University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Clayton State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 82% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Clayton 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 Clayton State University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Clayton State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Clayton State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.
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