Communications at Columbus State University
If you plan to study Communications, consider the program at Columbus State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbus State University is in Columbus, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 65 communications degrees were awarded at Columbus State University.
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Studying Online at Columbus State University
Online coursework is an option at Columbus State University. Among 7,913 students, 2,575 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,296 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communications graduates at Columbus State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communications graduates at Columbus State University are 62% women (40) and 38% men (25).
Communications Associate’s Program at Columbus State University
Among the 2 associate’s communications graduates at Columbus State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications associate’s degree recipients at Columbus State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Communications associate’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, lower than the national average of 53%.*
Communications Bachelor’s Program at Columbus State University
Of the 63 bachelor’s communications degrees awarded at Columbus State University, 60% were women (38) and 40% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 52% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Those who complete Communications program at Columbus State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Communications 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 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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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