Communication & Media Studies at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College is located in Long Island City, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Among 14,494 students, 920 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,078 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 134 |
| Best Value | New York | #12 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #38 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #75 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #86 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #466 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Students who complete CUNY LaGuardia Community 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 | $25,211 |
| 2 years | $18,309 |
| 3 years | $26,262 |
| 4 years | $33,457 |
| 5 years | $36,514 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College take home a median $33,457, compared with $41,332 for all CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College comes in at $8,511.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are 75% women (24) and 25% men (8).
Communication & Media Studies Associate’s Program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Among the 32 associate’s communication & media studies graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, 75% were women (24) and 25% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 84% of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, higher than the national average of 63%.*
*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 LaGuardia Community College
This Communication & Media Studies program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College pursue many career paths. 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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