Communication & Media Studies at CUNY City College
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what CUNY City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY City College is located in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 communication & media studies degrees were granted at CUNY City College.
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Studying Online at CUNY City College
Many students take online classes at CUNY City College. Among 15,544 students, 1,013 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,745 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at CUNY City College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY City College’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 134 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #8 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from CUNY City College
Those who finish CUNY City College’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,237 |
| 2 years | $39,663 |
| 3 years | $45,100 |
| 4 years | $52,691 |
| 5 years | $59,593 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from CUNY City College report median earnings of $52,691, compared with $61,249 for all CUNY City College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from CUNY City College is $15,827.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at CUNY City College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at CUNY City College are 58% women (37) and 42% men (27).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at CUNY City College
Among the 64 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at CUNY City College, 58% were women (37) and 42% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 38 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 84% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY City College, 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 CUNY City College
The Communication & Media Studies program at CUNY City College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 64 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at CUNY City College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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